External Factors - War Flashcards
1
Q
When did Napoleon blockade the European ports?
A
1806-1812
2
Q
What did the War with the French Republic cause?
A
Large scale economic discontent
3
Q
What social problems were there?
A
- 400,000 soldiers returning from war had few job prospects
- War industries breaking down - 7000 iron workers in Shropshire
4
Q
What put low wages into question?
A
High food prices and costs of living
5
Q
How were the Wigan Weavers affected by war?
A
Felt compelled to support trade unionism due discontent from war
6
Q
What did the government do that angered the population?
A
Raised taxes to pay for war - increased by £50 million after 1815
