When comparing the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 to Cade's Revolt of 1450, there are many apparent explanations as to why the two historical revolts they are so easily comparable. Both of these medieval revolts began due to government corruption and abuse of power. In the case of the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, the peasants and workers of the lower classes were exploited due to the decreasing population. Likewise, during the Cade Rebellion, the government had gone too far. It is evident, however, in both situations that the main differences were the people who chose to take a stand, as well as their motivations and their ultimate goals. The Peasants' Revolt of 1381 was due to many different economic and political tensions in the country. 14th century. Perhaps one of the biggest reasons for this uprising began with the Black Death, which occurred in the mid-14th century starting in England in 1348. The Black Death, more commonly known as the bubonic plague, quickly destroyed the population of England, and with In the year 1400, about half of the population that was present almost 100 years before the plague remained in the country. This dramatic population decline has left the country in an economic crisis. Without many workers to continue business as usual, the English parliament felt the need to create a law to crack down on workers primarily by limiting wages. This act was entitled the Workers' Statute of 1351. The Workers' Statute is a vital part of understanding and analyzing the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. The statute created a new law in which workers were only to be paid annually, rather than on a daily basis. or on a weekly basis. The statute also placed a maximum limit on wages and man...... middle of paper......volt of 1381, Charles Oman, (Oxford, 1906)Jack Cade Proclamation of Grievances, 1450, Three Chronicles of the 15th century With historical memorandums by John Stowe, James Gairdner (ed.) New series, vol. 28. (London. Royal Historical Society, 1880), [pp. 94-98]Workmen's Statute, 1351, Source Problems in English History, A. White and W. Notestein (eds.), (New York, 1915)Secondary sources: Dobson, R.B. (ed.), 'John Gower Forsees the Peasants 'Revolt' in The Peasants' Revolt of 1381, (London, 1983) Encyclopædia Britannica Online, "Black Death" section, http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/67758/Black-Death.Harvey , IMW (ed.), Jack Cade's Rebellion of 1450 (Gloucestershire, 1991) Postan, Michael (ed.), The Medieval Economy and Society, (Harmondsworth 1975) Ross, David, Jack Cade's Rebellion-1450,