Pressures on government: French Revolution; Irish rebellion and union; radicalism; demands for parliamentary reform
Between 1783 and 1832, the British government faced serious threats to its authority. Events abroad and growing unrest at home pushed ministers to choose between reform and repression.
Real World
The execution of Louis XVI in January 1793 so alarmed Pitt's government that it suspended habeas corpus and prosecuted radical reformers like Thomas Hardy of the London Corresponding Society for treason.
Exam Focus
Distinguish between external pressures (France, Ireland) and internal ones (radicalism) — examiners reward precise categorisation over a list of threats.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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