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The Black Death and the Peasants' Revolt: Timeline & Chronology

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A timeline and chronology worksheet exploring the causes, events, and consequences of the Black Death and the Peasants' Revolt, designed to develop understanding of key historical developments.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Black Death
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Peasants' Revolt
#Explain the key events leading to the Peasants' Revolt
#Compare different causes of the Black Death and the revolt
#Analyse the impact of the Black Death on medieval society
#Outline the sequence of events during the Peasants' Revolt

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The Black Death and the Peasants' Revolt: Timeline & Chronology

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Introduction to the Black Death and the Peasants' Revolt

The Black Death was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, arriving in England in 1348 and causing widespread death. The social and economic impact of the plague led to significant unrest, including the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. This worksheet will help you understand the timeline of these events and their importance.

Source A: Chronicler's account of the Black Death

'The plague swept through England, killing thousands and leaving villages deserted...' Provenance: A contemporary chronicler writing in the late 14th century.

1.
Outline the main causes of the Black Death arriving in England. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the social conditions in England before and after the Black Death. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain the significance of the Peasants' Revolt in 1381. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Write a timeline of key events from the arrival of the Black Death to the end of the Peasants' Revolt. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Analyse how the Black Death contributed to the causes of the Peasants' Revolt. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the responses of the authorities to the Black Death and the Peasants' Revolt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain the long-term effects of the Black Death and the Peasants' Revolt on medieval society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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