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S7 E2: BC: Before Capitalism
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1. Medieval peasants actively challenged their exploitation, debunking the stereotype of the meek peasant through significant revolts in the 13th and 14th centuries.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
