The French revolution 1789:
- Created political instability within Europe, Pitt declared Britain neutral until France began to encourage rebellion in the rest of Europe
- Pitt believed the internal strife would preoccupy the French
- Caused a rival of political activity in the Britain from the middle class
- Fox referred to it as victory for democracy
- Edmund Burke warned it would end in bloodshed and a military dictatorship, he believed in society organically growing not being forced to change with chaos and violence
- Tom Paine an advocate for the American War of Independence supported the right that everyone should be able to vote and felt the British government should reflect this. He wanted a democratic revolution.
- People called for political reforms and the government had to respond to avoid a revolution
- Angry mobs gathered inspired by the French
- Pitt made reforms (combination acts) and had little sympathy for workers
- Caused conflicting opinions
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