click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Britain
Impact of Nepolianic Wars 1793-1812 (Social)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which social class had been affected by the wars with France? | The working class. |
| Prices of food went up. Could peasants afford food? (Really between 1811-1814). | No. Many starved in both the countryside and the new industrial towns. |
| Who benefited from the rise in food prices? | Landowners because they were able to make higher profits during the wars. |
| What two things cause the 1810-11 Economic Crisis? | Bad harvests and high food prices as well as urban unemployment. |
| Did anyone protest? | Yes. Luddites former workers from textile industry because machines taking over their jobs. |