Section 1: Pressure for change (1783-1812) Flashcards
(46 cards)
What significant invention did Hargreaves develop in 1770?
Hargreaves developed the spinning jenny.
What innovation did Watt develop in 1781?
Watt developed rotary motion which allowed steam power to be used more effectively.
What happened in England and Wales in 1783 regarding voting?
250,000 men in England and Wales had the vote.
Who was appointed Prime Minister in 1783?
Pitt was appointed PM.
What was the national debt in 1783?
The national debt hit £240 million.
What age was William Pitt when he won the general election in 1784?
William Pitt won the general election aged 24 with the king’s help.
What was established in Scotland by David Dale in 1784?
New Lanark Mills set up in Scotland by David Dale (had good conditions, orphan kids clothed and fed).
What policy was introduced in 1786 to decrease national debt?
Introduction of the sinking fund (decreased national debt by £10 million but was only a peacetime policy, restored national confidence policy).
What treaty did Pitt sign in 1786?
Pitt signs an Anglo-French trade treaty (undermined by French Revolution).
What invention did Cartwright create in 1789?
Cartwright invented the power loom (led to rise of Luddites).
What major event occurred in 1789 in France?
French Revolution - ‘ancien régime’ forced change of constitutional monarchy.
What did Edmund Burke publish in 1790?
Publication of Reflection on the Revolution in France by Edmund Burke where he condemns the revolutionaries.
What did Thomas Paine publish in 1791?
Publication of Thomas Paine’s The Rights of Man in support of the Revolution.
What society was set up by Thomas Hardy in 1792?
London Corresponding Society (set up by Thomas Hardy).
What involvement did Britain have in 1793?
Britain becomes involved in the revolutionary wars.
What happened to government revenues in 1793 ?
Increased by £4 million but was short lived due to French wars.
What did the Friendly Society’s act do?
In 1793, gave legal rights to hold their meetings and have their rights protected ( trade unions used them as a disguise)
When was habeas corpus suspended?
1794
What was the Treasonable Practices Act?
In 1795, made it illegal to speak against the king.
How were harvests in 1797?
Bad harvests which caused a spell of unrest.
What was introduced in 1798?
Income tax
Who led the Irish rebellion in 1798?
Wolfe Tone
Combinations Act?
*1799-1800
* banned working men’s unions.
Act of union
*1800
* united Britain and Ireland
