Historia de la Civilización Inglesa II

Chapter 3 – The Impact of the French Revolution

- What were Britain’s reasons to enter the war with France?

- What methods did Pitt use to fight Napoleon?

- What did people demand at the end of the 18th c.? How?

- Compare Paine’s and Burke’s viewpoints as regards the French Revolution.

- What was the government’s reaction? Give examples.

- What did some people demand in Ireland? Who was Wolfe Tone?

- Refer to the measures taken by William Pitt in Ireland.

- In your opinion, was the Union with Ireland positive or negative?

- State the political consequences brought by the French Revolution in Britain.

Chapter 4- The Industrial Revolution and the British people

- Why was the cotton textile industry so successful during this period?

- Describe the reasons of this industry’s prosperity.

- What did the iron industry provide?

- Why is the Seven Years’ War mentioned by the author?

- How were raw materials transported during the 18th c.? State advantages and disadvantages.

- What were the effects provided by the railway to the British economy?

- Why are there problems when assessing living standards in Britain? Explain.

- Refer to the impact of the building industry during this period.

- “There was a rise in living standards during this period”. Explain and give examples.

- According to the author, was there a revolution or an evolution?

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