The Revolutionary And Napoleonic Wars (1776-1815)

Question 1

Type of war

Answer 1

Defence - King Louis XVI of France executed in 1793 as part of French Revolution
>scared British monarchy and decided to ally with Austria/Prussia and fight against France.
Between countries

Question 2

Examples of war

Answer 2

-WAR OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE (1776-1783):
>Louis XVI and General George Washington declare war on Britain/George III
>4th July 1776 - Pres. George Washington - American colonies want independence from Britain ->empire is significantly reduced/lots of money lost
-BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR 1805 - Britain won
>British naval hero Admiral Horatio Nelson killed
-BATTLE OF WATERLOO - 1815
>British Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon

Question 3

Attitudes and responses

Answer 3

-Britain loses money/territory, and therefore lose power, as empire is reduced
-Alliances are built in Europe, as many countries are anti-French

Question 4

Impact on people

Answer 4

-direct, indirect, cultural
-Martello Towers built along English coast
-Protests and reaction
-more nationalistic

Question 5

Impact on government

Answer 5

-growth of Britain’s War economy
-Government become more powerful