1783-1812 : politics Flashcards
what was the political crisis of 1784?
defeats in American war of independence (eg Yorktown in 1781), led to the resignation of lord north (kings favourite), and 3 brief prime ministers.
why did Rockingham’s premiership end ?
rockingham started peace negotiations but died unexpectedly in july 1782.
why did Shelbourne’s premiership end ?
fox and north had started a coalition and had enough support to bring down Shelbourne’s government.
why did the fox-north coalition come to an end ?
duke of Portland was the prime minister but fox and north were the two main members (despite previously hating each other). George iii did not want to appoint the gov but was forced. India bill of 1783 portrayed the government as selfish as they wanted to reduce kings control. lords blocked the bill and he dismissed the government.
who did Pitt’s government consist of?
he had to give members of the house of lords ministers as he had no support in parliament.
what was Pitt’s government known as ?
the mince-pie administration as it was thought it would not last until Christmas.
