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mawdsley 40q Flashcards

1
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what was Napoleon’s attempt at an economic battle?

A

Continental System

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2
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how did Britain reply to the continental system?

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RN ships were given permission to stop and search any neutral ship suspected of trading with the French

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3
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where did Britain acquire 70 ships from?

A

Denmark

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4
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what part of South Africa did the RN seize in 1805

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Cape Colony

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5
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which country declared war on Britain in June 1812?

A

USA

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6
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when did William Pitt the Younger die?

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1806

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7
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who started the Minustry of All the talents?

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Grenville

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8
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which PM was assassinated in the House of Commons?

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Spencer Perceval

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9
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what tax did Pitt introduce in 1799?

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graduated income tax

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10
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which German banker helped finance Wellington’s advancement through Spain and France?

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Rothschild

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11
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what was the spending defecit by 1811?

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16 Million

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12
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what board organised provisions for the RN?

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Victualling Board

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13
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what reform occured to the RN which led to fewer well paid jobs and less work?

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Sinecures

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14
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which war was a disaster for Britain?

A

American Independence

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15
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term used to describe firing of all guns on one side of the ship

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broadsides

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16
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difference between open and closed blockade

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open blockade, the fleet stay at port while frigates patrol the enemy port and send signals to the main fleet when there is enemy movement

17
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process where seafarers were forced to sign up to the RN

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impressment

18
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official role of Charles Middleton

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Comptroller

19
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France’s main naval base in 1793

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Toulon

20
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what ship did Nelson capture in the Battle of Cape St.Vincent

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San Josef

21
Q

direct cause of the spithead mutiny

A

more leave
better pay

22
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which fleet was used in the Battle of Camperdown?

A

North Sea Fleet

23
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what states joined Russia to from ‘League of Armed Neutrality’?

A

Denmark
Prussia

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