In 1381, English peasants rebelled in response to
A)rumors that King John II had entered into a secret conspiracy with the pope.
B)a sharp increase in grain prices.
C)Lollard agitation against the established church hierarchy.
D)new laws tying them to the land and increased taxes.
E)the continuing war with France.

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The rebellion was primarily in response to the new laws that tied peasants to the land and increased taxes. This included the Poll Tax, which was seen as a particularly unjust burden on the poorest members of society. The rebellion was led by Wat Tyler and was eventually suppressed by the king's forces, but it had a lasting impact on English society and government.

In 1381, English Peasants Rebelled in Response to