War Time Pressures On The Government Flashcards
(37 cards)
When was the first phrase of the war brought to a close?
In March 1802 when the Treaty of Amiens was signed.
Why was Addington criticised?
Hesitated declaring war
How did Addington build up the home guard?
By introducing the Levee en Masse Act.
When did the first phase of the French War end?
In March 1802 when the Treaty of Amiens was signed.
Why was Addington criticised?
Hesitated declaring war
What did Addington do to build up the home guard?
Introduced the Levee en Masse Act
What was the Levee en Masse Act?
Listed all the men 17-55 who were to be trained, armed and ready to fight.
How many men were armed as a result of the Levee en Masse Act?
800,000
How did Addington boost war funds?
Introduced income tax
Why did Pitt become PM again?
He was making patriotic speeches about why Britain was fighting so Addington stepped aside.
What gave Pitt a psychological boost during his illness?
Nelson’s defeat of the French at Trafalgar in Oct 1805.
Why was Grenville an ineffective wartime PM?
Failed to establish a clear strategy and Third Coalition crumpled as Russia signed Treaty of Tilsit with France.
What military disaster did Perceval oversee as PM?
Walcheren 1809
What did Napoleon’s ambitions lead to?
Him overstretching his resources and Britain was strong enough to take advantage.
Why did Napoleon try to destroy Britain through economic warfare?
Failed to invade by sea and Britain was not self sufficient so hoped he could starve them to surrender.
What was the Berlin Decrees? When was it issued?
Blockaded Britain and forbade European trade. 1806
What was the Milan Decrees?
Threatened that any ships that entered British ports could be seized by the French
What was the Orders In Council?
Britain’s retaliation - Blockaded all ships excluding British ships in Jan 1807
How was Napoleon’s blockade harmful?
Harmed his farmers by preventing wheat exports
What did Napoleon do between 1808 and 1810?
Allowed export of French wheat under license to Britain.
What marked the start of the Peninsular war?
Napoleon marching his troops into Spain in Portugal.
What was National debt at the start of the war and in 1801?
Start = £228 million
1801 = £456 million
What did Pitt introduce in 1798 to help with ND?
Income tax
