Question

Which of the following events significantly influenced the socio-political atmosphere of the Middle English period?

• A. The Peasant Revolt of 1381
• B. The signing of the Magna Carta in 1215
• C. The Norman Conquest of 1066
• D. The establishment of the printing press in England

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The Peasant Revolt of 1381

• Led by Watt Tyler, the Peasant Revolt was a major uprising caused by economic hardship and political discontent.

• It symbolized the growing unrest among lower classes, influencing literature with more social and critical themes.