6. Why were people increasingly
dissatisfied with their everyday lives?
1. The feudal system broke down.
• The lord did not protect them anymore.
• Work was in short supply.
7. Why were people increasingly
dissatisfied with their everyday lives?
• 2. Warfare had made them poor.
8. Why were people increasingly
dissatisfied with their everyday lives?
3. Taxes increased for the serfs, but not for the
lords.
9. Why were people increasingly
dissatisfied with their everyday lives?
4. After the Black death, fewer serfs had to do
more work = unfair.
10. What did the people do as a result of
their dissatisfaction?
• After disease, warfare, and poor living
conditions, the serfs rose up and revolted in
the 14th century.
11. What did the people do as a result of
their dissatisfaction?
IN FRANCE
• In 1356 a mob attacked the king’s son’s
palace.
• In 1358: serfs revolted against the lords (in the
countryside)
• Peasants burned manor houses
• Many lords were killed.
12. What did the people do as a result of
their dissatisfaction?
In England
• the black death had caused a severe labour
shortage, so lords increased wages
• BUT! They approved the poll tax = every
person in England (rich or poor) would be
taxed the same amount
• this enraged serfs
13. What did the people do as a result of
their dissatisfaction?
• 1381: Led by John Ball and Wat Tyler, peasants
marched on London
• They killed nobles (including the Archbishop
of Canterbury) & burned buildings
• Tyler was killed bu the Lord Mayor of London.
• Ball was taken prisoner, then beheaded
