Pitt the younger 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryBritian 1780-1880ASWJEC Created by: rosieattCreated on: 06-05-23 16:25 What Party was Pitt a part of? Pitt was a Tory. 1 of 16 What was the Regency crisis? King George the 3rd went crazy and his son (Prince George) did not like Pitt. 2 of 16 How did Pitt deal with the economic problems during his reign? - He raised taxes and added tax to things that were mainly bought by the rich (this made £6 million by 1799) - Introduced a Sinking fund in 1786 3 of 16 Why did the french revolution affect Pitt? It posed a potential to have political uprisings in Britain due to the influence of the French. (1789-99) 4 of 16 What years were Pitt Prime Minister? 1759-1806 5 of 16 How did Pitt develop trade? Created a Treaty with France in 1786. The Eden treaty 6 of 16 What did Pitt do for the East India Trading Company? The East India Bill 1784 7 of 16 How did Pitt reform the government? Reduced the number of employees, Saving money and corruption rates. 8 of 16 What did Pitt do to help parliamentary reform? Abolished 180 positions and made it harder for MPs to spend government money. 9 of 16 What radical threats did Pitt face? Naval mutinies, United Englishmen, London correspondents society 1792 10 of 16 What were Pitt's main acts? 1784- India Bill 1800- Act of Union 1786- Eden Treaty 1799- Slave Trade Act 1789- Regency Bill 11 of 16 What year was the India Bill? 1784 12 of 16 What year was the Eden Treaty? 1786 13 of 16 What Act took place in 1799? The Slave Trade Act 14 of 16 What year was the Act of Union? 1800 15 of 16 What was the Regency Bill and when was it implemented? The 1789 Regency Bill was a bill where Prince George could only take over his father's place with the permission of the Parlement 16 of 16
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