peasant uprising (Edo period); peasants' revolt
Historical term referring to organized uprisings by peasants, especially during the Edo period, often in protest against heavy taxation or oppressive rule.
During the Edo period, peasant uprisings occurred in various regions.
この地域では、度重なる重税に耐えかねて百姓一揆が起きた。
In this area, repeated heavy taxation led to a peasant revolt.