As the European population was severely reduced, land became more plentiful for the survivors, and labour consequently more expensive. Attempts by landowners to forcibly reduce wages, such as the English 1351 Statute of Laborers, were doomed to fail. These efforts resulted in nothing more than fostering resentment among the peasantry, leading to rebellions such as the French Jacquerie in 1358 and the English Peasants' Revolt in 1381. The long-term effect was the virtual end of serfdom in Western Europe. In Eastern Europe, on the other hand, landowners were able to exploit the situation to force the peasantry into even more repressive bondage. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did the French Jacquerie take place? ANS1 1358 QSN2 What English law was enacted in order to forcibly reduce wages? ANS2 Statute of Laborers QSN3 In what year was the Statute of Laborers enacted? ANS3 1351 QSN4 Which economic system was ultimately ended by the upheavals of the 14th century? ANS4 serfdom QSN5 In what year did the English Peasants' Revolt occur? ANS5 1381