1what term had been used for Britains foreign policy during the 1780s?
Isolationism
2How had Britain angered neutral European nations during the American War?
They searched and attacked neutral shipping to prevent supplies getting into America.
3what was the size of Britains national debt in 1784?
£243 million
4when was the American war of independence?
1775-1783
5what Alliance of major European nations formed against Britain in 1780-82?B
League of Armed Neutrality
6Who was the head of state for the United Provinces?what
William V , Prince of Orange
7What was the Only state willing to consider an alliance with Britain after the American War of Independence?
Prussia
8what is modern day United Provinces?
The Netherlands
9when is the Nooktka Sound Incident?
1790
10what was the Nookta Sound Incident?
-Spain seized Nookta Sound from British occupation -Pitt is afraid it makes Britain look weak so he sends ships to regain the territory months later when he finds out - Spanish Panick and appeal to the French but they ignore them as they are occupied with the French Revolution. - British triumph and regain it
11where is the Nookta Sound territory?
West coast of Canada
12when was the triple alliance formed?
1788
13Who are the members of the triple alliance?
Prussia, United Provinces and Britain
14why was the Triple Alliance formed?
It was formed against the French as they all have the shared aim of ensuing the French do not dominate the Northern coast of Europe
15when was the Crushing of the Dutch patriots revolt?
1787
16who were the Dutch Patriots?
A pro french group that opposed the ruler of the United Provinces
17events of the Crushing of the Dutch patriots revolt?
- patriots seized Amsterdam. - Wilhelm appeals to Britain and Prussia for help. - Patriots appeal to the French however they are ignored. - Prussia provides their military. -Pitt provides finanical support to support the Prussian military
18when was the Eden treaty signed?
1786
19what did Britain sign in 1785?
The Trade Treaty with the United Provinces
20What was the Treaty of Eden with France?
A treaty signed between France and Britain that set up a system to reduce tariffs on goods
21What were the effects of the Treaty of Eden with France?
British trade doubled from 1783 to 1792 , Showed that Britain and France could peacefully negotiate
22when did France declare war on Austria and Prussia?
1792
23when was the storming of the Bastille?
1789
24when was the Ochakov incident?
1788
25what did the Ochakov incident show Pitt?
It persudaded Pitt of Russias size and strength
26What policy did Britian follow during the French Revolution ?
Policy of neutrality
27what was the Ochakov incident?
Russia siezed Britian’s naval base at Ochakov and the House of Commons persuaded Pitt not to take it back and potentially start a conflict with Russia
28what does Britain hope for the French Revolution?
- they hope that their new regime will lead to more trading opportunities and long term peace. - they hope internal turmoil will weaken France so Britain can focus on Russia. - they hope the revolution will keep the French distracted from foreign affairs
29in what year did the French invade Belgium?
1792
30What did the French declare to Europe in 1792?
They declared support for revolutionary activity throughout Europe
31when was King Louis XII executed?
1793
32In what Year did the French Invade Holland?
1793
33when did France declare war on Britain?
1793
34when was the First Coalition formed?
1793
35who were the members of the First Coalition?
Britain, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal, Austria, Sardinia, Kingdom of two siciles, Northern Italian states, many German states of the HRE
36who was the First Coalition formed against?
France
37what did the First coalition think of the war?
That it would not last longer than a few weeks
38when did the First coalition fall apart?
1797
39when was the Battle of the Nile?
1798
40when was the second Coalition formed?
1798
41What was going on at the time the Second Coalition was formed?
Napoleon had won a series of major victories against British armies
42In what year did Pitt leave office?
1801
43why did Pitt leave office?
His health was declining due to the immense pressure put on him
44who replaced Pitt in office in 1801?
Addington
45what was the effect of Pitt resigning?
It destabilised Britains war aims
46what treaty was signed to negotiate the end of the revolutionary war?
The treaty of Amiens
47when was the treaty of Amiens signed?
1802
48what were the 2 phases of the war?
Phase1 : Revolutionary war, Phase 2 : Napoleonic wars
49when was phase 1 of the wars?
1793-1801
50when was phase 2 of the Wars?
1803-1815
51who broke the Treaty of Amiens?
Britian
52when was the Treaty of Amiens broken?
1803
53what does the breaking of the Treaty of Amiens signify?
The start of the Napoleonic wars/ phase 2.
54why is the Treaty of Amiens broken by Britain?
Britain is increasingly concerned Napoleon will seize its Colonies and Napoleon is becoming increasingly restless.
55In what year does Pitt return as Prime minister?
1804
56what does Napoleon do in 1804?
Declare himself emperor of the French
57At what battle is the French defeated in 1805?
Trafalgar
58who dies at Trafalgar?
Wellington
59In what year does Pitt return as Prime minister?
1804
60what does Pitt do when he returns to office in 1804?
He forms the third coalition
61what battle happens in 1805 after Trafalgar?
The battle of Austerlitz
62what happens in 1806?
Pitt dies , Napoleon is dominating Britain
63how many ships do Britain and France have in 1793, at the outbreak of the War?
France has 291, Britian has 661
64who was the king of Prussia?
Frederick William III
65in what year did the French Revolution break out?
1789
66who offered Britain friendship because they were anxious about the French Revolution?
Emperor Leopold II Of the new holy Roman empire
67what stance does Britain take during the French Revolution ?
Neutral
68when was the battle of Austerlitz?
1805