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- Medieval peasants actively challenged their exploitation, debunking the stereotype of the meek peasant through significant revolts in the 13th and 14th centuries.
- The labor shortages caused by the Bubonic Plague empowered surviving peasants in regions like Northern France and Flanders to demand higher wages and better living conditions.
- Historical uprisings demonstrated a collective demand for societal equity, with peasants asserting that land should be held in common and taking bold actions against the nobility.
- The 1381 meeting between Watt Tyler and King Richard highlighted how broken promises and personal insults can escalate tensions, leading to violent repercussions for uprisings.
- Serfdom in medieval society presented a complex choice for peasants between autonomy and security, as their survival was largely tied to their lords, and the transition from feudalism increased the number of vagrants.