Should the Peasants' Revolt be called the Great Revolt?

The video explores the 1381 uprising, often called the 'Peasants Revolt,' challenging the notion that it was solely a peasant movement. It highlights the involvement of various social classes, including skilled craftsmen and educated individuals, and questions the historical accuracy of labeling it a peasants' revolt. The term 'Great Revolt' is suggested as a more inclusive descriptor, reflecting the diverse participants and their roles in the rebellion.

Who was Wat Tyler in the context of the 1381 uprising?

• A peasant farmer

• A blacksmith

• A skilled craftsman

• A nobleman

What role did John Ball play in the rebellion?

• He was a military general

• He was an educated priest

• He was a noble supporter

• He was a peasant leader

Which of the following professions was NOT mentioned as part of the rebellion?

• Innkeepers

• Blacksmiths

• Masons

• Carpenters

What was a common characteristic of the rebels in the 1381 uprising?

• They were all from the gentry

• They were all peasants

• They held some land and goods

• They were mostly landless

Why is the term 'Great Revolt' preferred by some historians over 'Peasants' Revolt'?

• It is a more modern term

• It includes a wider range of society

• It was used in the 14th century

• It sounds more dramatic