Consequences of the Peasants' Revolt, 1381

Immerse yourself in history with these captivating and interactive card sorting activities. Explore the crucial events that precipitated the downfall of the feudal system in England and the rise of the freeborn Englishman concept. Ignite stimulating discussions and enrich historical knowledge with these engaging educational resources, meticulously crafted to sharpen your students’ analytical thinking abilities as they delve into the ‘short’ and ‘long’ term impacts of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381.

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The aims and objectives of this lesson are:

Theme: Medieval Society
Know: Why did the peasants revolt in 1381?
Understand: What roles did religious, social, economic and political factors play?
Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration

WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: Why the peasants revolted in 1381?
Can You Explain: What roles did religious, social, political and money factors play?
Can You Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?

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