6. Wartime pressures on government Flashcards
who became pm after Pitt?
Henry Addington
when was Addington PM?
1801-1804
when was the first phase of the French war?
1793- 1801
what treaty was signed after the first phase of the war?
Treaty of Amiens
why was Addington criticised in 1803?
- 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
what political party was Addington part of?
Tory
when did Addington step aside?
1804, Pitt resumed power shortly after
what was Pitts government (from 1804) like?
- weak from the start
- Pitt had poor health
- britains coalition allies were in disarray, with the war going the French way
what are Asa Briggs thoughts on Pitt as PM during war times?
- that Pitt lacked boldness to be a war time leader
when did Pitt die?
1806
which persons government took over after Pitts death?
Grenville
why did Grenvilles government collapse?
- the Third Coalition crumbled
- the Catholic Emancipation remained a problem,
when was Grenville PM?
1806-07
which party was Grenville part of?
Tory, but favoured the Whigs during the Napoleonic wars
who was PM after Grenville?
Portland
when was Portland PM?
1807-1809
who was PM after Portland?
Perceval
how was Perceval’s government regarded?
- weak
- moderate success with wartime
what did the historian Leonard have to say about Perceval during war time?
‘provided the nucleus of the administration, which won the war’
when was Perceval PM?
1809-1812
what did all of these PMSs have in common?
they failed in bringing an end to the war, it was not until Napoleon was too ambitious that the resourceful Britain took advantage of this
when did The Napoleonic war end?
1812
