5. Political Pressures on the Government Flashcards
When was the French revolution?
1789
what did the revolution do to British Politics?
was the centre direction for the next two decades
what did Charles Fox think on the Revolution?
he thought it was a victory for democracy
what were Pitt’s thoughts on the Revolution?
he was cautious, but noy overly alarmed as he thought it would not affect the United Kingdom
what were the Radical responses to the revolution?
saw it as a victory for the radicals and wanted to pose same actions within Britain
what did protestors want within Britain at this time?
- religious toleration
- Parliamentary reforms
what was the reaction to the French Kings execution in 1793?
shocked Britain and quietened some reformers
When was the Irish uprising?
1798
How did Pitt react to the uprising?
he passed the Act of Union with Ireland
when was the Act of Union?
1800
how did Pitt bring the Irish Catholics on side with the Act of Union?
- he bribed them with promises of Catholic Emancipation
what was the problem with the promise of Emancipation?
George III intervened stopping the Emancipation, leading Pitt to resign through principle
when did Pitt resign?
1801
what did the Act of Union mean?
the unification of Britain and Northern Ireland
did Pitt overreact with all of these laws?
many historians believe he did, but at the time the majority supported Pitt
