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Title: Edward I-III, Richard II, the Peasant Revolt


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Edward I-III, Richard II, the Peasant Revolt
  • Anna Maria Viinalass
  • 10.B

2
Edward I (1239 1307)
  • Edward Longshanks
  • John Lacklands grandson
  • A man of authority
  • brought Wales and Scotland under English control
  • Good relations with the king of France Philip IV

3
Edward II (1284-1327)
  • homosexual
  • Isabella Edward II (Isabella- daughter of
    Philip IV)
  • Consequences of this marriage
  • Isabella Roger Mortimer (ruled 3 years)
  • Edward II forced to abdicate

4
Edward III (1312-1377)
  • Seized power in 1330
  • England - the most efficient military power in
    Europe
  • 100 Years War (1337-1453)
  • Expensive king
  • Black Death
  • Order of the Garter
  • code of chivalry
  • Son - The Black Prince

5
Richard II (1367 1400)
  • 11 years old
  • Uncle John ruled instead of him (duke of
    Lancaster)
  • Hadnt got skills
  • Unpopular- taxes

6
The Peasants Revolt (1381)
  • Lasted for 4 weeks
  • Peasants poor townspeople
  • Peasants took control of much London
  • Wat Tyler and other leaders were killed
  • Richards promises
  • Discontent with the state and the church

7
The Black Prince (1330 1376)
  • no record of this name being used during his
    lifetime
  • black armour
  • instead known as Edward of Woodstock, after his
    place of birth
  • Richard Grafton's "Chronicle of England
  • origin - uncertain

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Information
  • www.wikipedia.org
  • http//www.bbc.co.uk/history/british
  • http//www.middle-ages.org.uk
  • http//britishstudies.pbworks.com
  • http//en.academic.ru
  • http//gatekeepkey.org

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