The Peasants' Revolt

2-3 lessons looking at the Peasants’ Revolt.

Lesson begins by introducing the causes for the Revolt, looking at why the peasants were angry. Pupils then watch a video - (link in PPT) to tell the story of the revolt. This recaps the causes and moves on to the events and the conclusion.

The lessons then include a mix of textbook work and source analysis to look at the events of the Revolt, the end of Wat Tyler and differing views on the events. This includes some work around bias and interpretation. Lesson finishes with a poster task which consolidates learning.

Lesson makes use of Oxford Invasion Plague and Murder textbook.

Worksheet is printable from the end of the ppt, as are the sources.