Peasant Rebellion

Definition

A peasant rebellion refers to an uprising or revolt by peasants - people typically working in agriculture - against their rulers or government. These rebellions often occur due to economic hardship or social injustice.

Analogy

Imagine if all students in a school decided they've had enough with cafeteria food prices being too high while quality remains low. They decide to protest until changes are made. That's similar to what happens during a peasant rebellion; it’s usually driven by dissatisfaction with conditions that affect their livelihoods.

Related terms

Boxer Rebellion: An anti-foreigner uprising in 1900 in China where peasants played significant roles.

French Revolution: A major revolution that took place in France from 1789-1799 where peasants were key participants due to economic hardships they faced under monarchy rule.

Serfdom: A status given to many peasants under feudalism where they were tied to land owned by lords, often leading them into revolts when conditions worsened.