Peasant revolts such as the Jack Straw rebellion of 1381 raged through the countryside. However, in the late 14th century, this structure was breaking down. The rest of the population consisted of the peasant working class. The nobility was strictly bound to many rules of chivalry and courtliness. The church represented people who prayed but did not work for a living this holy sector of society was supported by the other two and was not supposed to be concerned with material goods. Medieval society traditionally consisted of three estates: the church, the nobility, and the peasantry. After the horrors of the Black Death, many people were questioning the Church’s authority, and groups such as the Lollards rebelled against the power that priests wielded. The Catholic Church was undergoing huge shifts and changes. The late 14th century was a chaotic time in England.
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