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Impact of Napoleonic Wars 1793-1812 (Economic)

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Napoleon was failing to defeat Britain out at sea, so in 1804 his new strategy was to destroy Britain economically. How did he go about doing this? Issued two decrees which would limit Britain's trading ability.
What decree did Napoleon issue in 1806? Its Purpose? The Berlin decrees - Napoleon said that Britain was in a state of blockade and no trade with Europeans allowed.
What were the Milan Decrees? Said that any ships that entered British ports would be seized by French.
Did the decrees stop Britain from trading overseas? No. Britain were still able to trade at some European ports that Napoleon hadn't sealed off yet. Plus Britain owned non-European ports at colonies in America so they traded there too.
What did Britain do in retaliation of France? Issued the Orders of Council - Banned France from trading at British ports.
In theory if both sides put up a barrier against each other what would happen? Britain and France would mutually destroy each other economically. That didn't happen.
Give an example when Napoleon marched with his armies towards another port to stop Britain from trading. His armies marched through Spain into Portugal to plug gap.
What was one reason why Britain won? Britain was investing in new industries for industrialisation. There was a rise for the demands in consumer goods textiles etc. due to a rising population. So Britain was able to make a large amount of money inside itself. France = spending on defence.
What was Britain's National Debt by 1815 compared to what it had been in 1801? 1801 = £456 million 1815 = £876 million
What did Pitt do with the Income tax to pay for the wars? He increased it so the war could be financed. The working class didn't have to pay this tax because they were earning 150 - the threshold for the tax. This tax hit most on the government and the landowning classes. Had to pay 10% of income.
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