The War With France and Pitt

Question 1

In 1793 what was the naval power of Britain VS France

Answer 1

661 naval vessels to 291 French ones

Question 2

When was the battle of Trafalgar

Answer 2

1805

Question 3

The main naval victories of Pitt

Answer 3

• In 1794 Admiral Lord Howe destroyed 22 age ships which weakened the Fr navy early in the war
• 1798 Nelson destroyed Fr fleet in Egypt preventing Fr from interfering with Br colonial war in India or gaining power in east Mediterranean which would cut of Br roots to India

1805 Trafalgar was main one as they were able to keep resistance as well as blockading France and suppling Br forces in Spain

Question 4

How did Pitt gain wealth and trade in the war

Answer 4

• Taxation brought in an extra 50%
• Captured enemy ships led to financial gains
• seizing valuable French colonies in the West Indies like Tobago and Santa Lucia (1795-7) led to an increase in wealth

Question 5

How was Britain’s relationships with other countries impacted in the war

Answer 5

• By 1807 Br was left isolated as Russia, Austria and Prussia had all signed peace treaties by then.
• Napoleons land campaign in the war of the third coalition led to defeating Br allies