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Government: Pitt the Younger as Prime Minister and his successors; Pitt's relationship with the King; the 1784 election; reform of finance, administration and trade.
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Pressure for change, c1783–1812
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Pressure for change, c1783–1812
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Government: Pitt the Younger as Prime Minister and his successors; Pitt's relationship with the King; the 1784 election; reform of finance, administration and trade
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What was one of the key financial reforms introduced by Pitt the Younger during his time as Prime Minister?
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Pitt the Younger introduced income tax in 1799 as a temporary measure to fund the war against France.
Key terms
- Income Tax: A tax levied on individuals' earnings, introduced by Pitt in 1799 to fund government expenses.
- Parliamentary Majority: A situation where one political party holds more than half the seats in Parliament, allowing for easier passage of legislation.
Common trap
Confusing Pitt's reforms with those of his successors: Focus on the specific reforms enacted during Pitt's tenure and their immediate impacts.
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