The Peasants' Revolt and Interpretations of the Black Death
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This worksheet explores different interpretations of the Peasants' Revolt in the context of the Black Death, encouraging students to compare historian views and evaluate their arguments.
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The Peasants' Revolt and Interpretations of the Black Death
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Interpretations of the Peasants' Revolt and the Black Death
Historian A: John H. Munro – Economic Perspective
"Historian John H. Munro argues that the Black Death significantly weakened the feudal system, leading to economic changes that fueled the Peasants' Revolt. He suggests that the labour shortages caused by the plague increased peasants' bargaining power, making them more willing to challenge their feudal lords. Munro emphasizes economic motives behind the revolt, viewing it as a direct consequence of the Black Death's disruption of medieval society."
Historian B: Carol Symes – Social Perspective
"Historian Carol Symes emphasizes the social upheaval caused by the Black Death and sees the Peasants' Revolt as a response to widespread suffering and loss of traditional social hierarchies. She argues that the revolt was driven by social frustrations, a desire for justice, and a challenge to longstanding authority. Symes highlights the importance of social attitudes and the human element in understanding the revolt, viewing it as a broader social protest against oppression."
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- 1/1/2026
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