Welsh Conquest to Peasants' Revolt: Late Medieval Period
The conquest of Wales by Edward I in 1283 expanded English control, with Conwy Castle exemplifying the military architecture used to maintain authority. The arrival of the Black Death in 1348 marked a devastating period in medieval history, killing one-third of England's population within three years.
Example: The bubonic plague, characterized by buboes (boils), continued to recur approximately every 20 years until 1665.
The Peasants' Revolt in 1381 emerged as a response to high taxation, low wages, and restricted freedoms. This period also saw the development of complex social and religious structures.
Vocabulary:
- Pilgrimage: Religious journey to a sacred site
- Feudal System: Medieval social hierarchy
- Tithe: 10% of produce given to the church
- Doom Paintings: Artistic depictions of heaven and hell
Highlight: The medieval period established intricate social and religious systems, including monasteries and the role of the Pope as the Catholic Church's leader.
