Repressive measures taken by Pitts Government 1791-1799

Question 1

1791 - Rumours of Agents Provocateurs in Birmingham.

Answer 1

Rumours of Government employed agents in Birmingham suspected of instigating and infiltrating reformist movements.

Question 2

1792 Seditious Libels Act

Answer 2

Curbed freedom of speech and prosecuted seditious individuals.

Question 3

1974 Treason Trials

Answer 3

High profile treason trials held to suppress opposition and target perceived threat.

Question 4

1794 Suspension of Habeas Corpus

Answer 4

Allowed the government to detain individuals without trial during times of Civil Crisis.

Question 5

1795 Treasonable Practices Act

Answer 5

Aimed to further restrict political opposition as perceived subversion.

Question 6

1795 Seditious Meetings Act

Answer 6

Restricted public gatherings and demonstrations (particularly those critical of the Government) to less than 50 People.

Question 7

1795 Aliens acts

Answer 7

Aimed to regulate the movement of foreign nationals in Britain, particularly those perceived as radicals.

Question 8

1795 Press is censored

Answer 8

Increased censorship to suppress radical voice

Question 9

1799 LCS banned

Answer 9

The LCS was abnned as it was a reformist organisation