* 1381 - The poll tax is introduced, sparking widespread anger and resentment among the peasants.
* May 1381 - The Peasants' Revolt begins in Essex and quickly spreads to other counties.
* June 1381 - The rebels, led by Wat Tyler, John Ball, and Jack Straw, march on London and occupy the Tower of London.
* June 1381 - King Richard II meets with the rebels at Smithfield and agrees to their demands, including the abolition of the poll tax and the freeing of all serfs.
* June 1381 - The rebels begin to disperse, but some continue to riot and loot.
* July 1381 - The government begins to crack down on the rebels, and many are executed.
* 1381 - The poll tax is repealed, but the other demands of the rebels are not met.
* The Peasants' Revolt is unsuccessful in the long term, but it does lead to some improvements in the lives of the peasants.