Government: Pitt the Younger and his successors; reform of finance, administration and trade
Pitt the Younger became Prime Minister in 1783 and modernised how Britain managed its money, government and trade. His successors continued this work as industrialisation reshaped the economy.
Real World
Pitt's 1786 Eden Treaty with France reduced tariffs on British manufactured goods entering France, boosting exports from Lancashire cotton mills — a practical demonstration of how free-trade policy directly stimulated industrial output.
Exam Focus
When evaluating Pitt's reforms, always explain the link between financial reform and long-term economic stability, not just the policy itself.
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