French Revolutionary Wars

Question 1

Why did Britian involve herself in the continental war with Revolutionary France

Answer 1

Britian worried ‘peasant Revolution’ went to war as the French new government very aggressive and began to invade. Worried when France invaded Flanders due to trade with Ghent/Antwerp. William Pitt insisted France withdraw from Holland but they didn’t

Question 2

Coalition Warfare

Answer 2

7 coalitions

Improved British army under Wellington from help of countries. Naval supremacy used to great advantage

Question 3

What factors enabled Britain to afford to fund Coalition Warfare to such great extent

Answer 3

Industrial Revolution enable economic development- allowed Britian to afford payment. 50 years built up wealth.

Question 4

The Flanders Campaign 1792-95

Answer 4

Strengths/weaknesses:

• Weak supply lines- French strong supply
• Unprepared- French prepared
• Inefficient in battle

Reason for battle- Flanders occupied by France trade links. Want to keep France out of Belgium.

Outcome- French success, British heavy defeat, Arthur Wellesley learnt a lot from battle

Question 5

Battle of Seringapatam/Asseye 1799/1799

Answer 5

Wellesley in charge first real victory for British army. Reason to conquer India.