Pitt's Measures Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Pitt implement such measures?
A
To contain the threat of revolution
2
Q
Tom Paine’s book banned
A
1792
3
Q
Trials of radical reformers in Scotland
A
1793
4
Q
Suspension of Habeas Corpus
A
1794
5
Q
Treasonable Practices Act, political meetings an act of treason
A
1795
6
Q
Seditious Meeting Act, restrict ability to hold political meetings
A
1795
7
Q
New taxes and regulation of newspapers
A
1798
8
Q
Ban on radical societies
A
1799
9
Q
Habeas Corpus suspended, tax on newspaper, spy networks set up
A
1801
