The Impact on Trade

Question 1

What did Fr do to reduce Br trade?

Answer 1

Continental System
- blocking all European countries from accepting Br trade

Question 2

Did the Continental System work?

Answer 2

NO - Fr relied heavily on Br trade & merchants
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Sweden openly broke convention in 1808
Russia in 1810
smuggling openly took place across the English Channel

Question 3

What did Br do to reduce Fr trade?

Answer 3

Royal Navy imposed blockade & inspected all ships (incl. neutral states)

Question 4

Did the Royal Navy reduce Fr trade?

Answer 4

econ weaponry & trade war = powerful assets
- Fr’s foreign trade fell abt 1/3 to 1/2

Question 5

What council was used by the Br to reduce Fr trade?

Answer 5

Order-In-Council - 11th November 1807:

• George III authorises Royal Navy to block any ports unfriendly to Br commerce
• any treasure on unfriendly ships confiscated