Yes he was. That is why he took part in the Peasants Revolt in
1381. If he was a royal or if he was rich then he would be okay
with the taxes (which were a problem at the time after the black
death) and would be able to pay them.
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The cause for colonists' revolt were taxes being too high, and
outrageous laws coming from the royal crown. These abuses soon
became no longer tolerated.