6. Wartime pressures on government Flashcards
1
Q
who became pm after Pitt?
A
Henry Addington
2
Q
when was Addington PM?
A
1801-1804
3
Q
when was the first phase of the French war?
A
1793- 1801
4
Q
what treaty was signed after the first phase of the war?
A
Treaty of Amiens
5
Q
why was Addington criticised in 1803?
A
- this was when he declared war on France due to Napoleon as he breached Peace terms
- he was criticised due to his hesitation before declaring war
6
Q
what political party was Addington part of?
A
Tory
7
Q
when did Addington step aside?
A
1804, Pitt resumed power shortly after
8
Q
what was Pitts government (from 1804) like?
A
- weak from the start
- Pitt had poor health
- britains coalition allies were in disarray, with the war going the French way
9
Q
what are Asa Briggs thoughts on Pitt as PM during war times?
A
- that Pitt lacked boldness to be a war time leader
10
Q
when did Pitt die?
A
1806
11
Q
which persons government took over after Pitts death?
A
Grenville
12
Q
why did Grenvilles government collapse?
A
- the Third Coalition crumbled
- the Catholic Emancipation remained a problem,
13
Q
when was Grenville PM?
A
1806-07
14
Q
which party was Grenville part of?
A
Tory, but favoured the Whigs during the Napoleonic wars
15
Q
who was PM after Grenville?
A
Portland
