Trouble in England
•Peasant Revolt in 1381 was put down by King Richard II
[r. 1377-1399].
[r. 1377-1399].
•After charges of tyranny, Richard II was forced to abdicate in 1300.
•Parliament elected Henry IV
[r. 1399-1413], the first ruler from the House of Lancaster.
[r. 1399-1413], the first ruler from the House of Lancaster.
–Henry
avoided war taxes.
–He
was careful not to alienate the nobility.
•Therefore, a truce was signed ending French and British hostilities [for the time being, at least].
