Conversation so far:
What events precipitated the first crisis of 1386?
The threat of a French invasion did not subside, but instead grew stronger into 1386.
How did Richard II deal with class tensions?
The situation became tense, but the king acted with calm resolve and, saying I am your captain, follow me!, he led the mob away from the scene.
What was King Richard II's response to the rebellion?
On 28 June at Billericay, Richard II of England defeated the last rebels in a small skirmish and effectively ended the Peasants' Revolt.
What changes in the government resulted from the rebellion?
The poll tax of 1381 was the spark of the Peasants' Revolt, the root of the conflict lay in tensions between peasants and landowners precipitated by the Black Death.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Richard II of England's posthumous reputation has been shaped to a large extent by William Shakespeare.

Question: What was the response to the revocation of the charters of freedom?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the response to the revocation of the charters of freedom?