A long and illustrious history
The Peasants' Revolt of 1381 was most directly triggered by:
- ○The introduction of the feudal system by the Normans
- ✓The imposition of a new Poll Tax on the population
- ○The Black Death wiping out the nobility
- ○A French invasion threatening southern England
Correct answer
The imposition of a new Poll Tax on the population
The Peasants' Revolt of 1381 was largely triggered by the introduction of a Poll Tax, which provoked widespread anger among ordinary people.
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