Feudal Doodle Dandy: The English Peasant’s Revolt

Helloooooooo. Avon calling. Photo by the Daily Mail.

Although the English Peasant’s Revolt in 1381 seemingly began without warning the seeds of discontent were sown many years beforehand. The Black Death during the earlier part of the 14th century caused a serious shortage of workers, giving the peasant class the option to choose where they worked — a freedom that was unheard of in feudal society.