Which uprising of 1343 was a revolt of Estonians against the German landlords and the Livonian Order?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The St George's Night Uprising
- Step 1: The revolt began on 23 April 1343, the night of Saint George. Step 2. It was put down by the Livonian Order within a few years. Answer: The St George's Night Uprising. Why not the others: The Mahtra War was in 1858, Võnnu in 1919, and the Livonian War began in 1558.
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