Jacquerie

The Jacquerie was a large uprising by French farmers and peasants in 1358 during the Hundred Years’ War. Discontent grew from heavy taxation, the destruction caused by war, and poor living conditions. Frustrated, they rebelled against the nobility and landowners, attacking castles and manors. The rebellion was quickly suppressed, but it highlighted widespread peasant discontent with social and economic inequalities. The Jacquerie remains a notable example of peasant unrest in medieval Europe, reflecting struggles between different social classes during turbulent times.