18th Century Britian (Intro) Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the two main parties during 18th Century Britain?
A
Whigs and Tories
2
Q
What did the Whigs stand for?
A
Opposed the power of the king, believed in power of parliament, anti - slavery and believed in more power to the people.
3
Q
What did the Tories stand for?
A
Mainly supported the king and main focus was on land owning people, Church of England supports and supposedly supported workers rights.
4
Q
Who was Pitt the Younger?
A
The prime minster between 1783-1801 then 1804-1806.
He was from a Whig family, however was known as a ‘new tory’. He saw himself as an ‘Independent Whig’.
5
Q
What issues did he have to focus on?
A
National Debt FR Napoleonic Wars King George III illness Radicalism
6
Q
When did he become prime minsters?
A
1783
7
Q
Who supported Pitt?
A
Tories, King Support, Whigs as they saw him less radical and he was incorruptible.
