THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
King George III suffered the first attack of mental confusion and became totally incapable of reigning and
misson George IV was made prince regest.
In France, the principles of social equality of the Enlighten had abolished the monarchy declared their
country a republic.
France declared war on Britain and Holland. The French had a weak navy but proved unbeatable on land
much of their success was due to the skills of a general Napoleone Bonaparte. The hero of the British navy
was admiral Horatio Nelson. Napoleon “100 days” endedin final defeat at the hands of wellington at the
battle of Waterloo.
GEORGE IV
George IV won the title of “First Gentleman of Europe” for his lavish and extravagant behaviour. In political
affairs he behaved irresponsabily and he did very little to encourge any social reforms. Robert Pell created
the metropolitan police.
WILLIAM IV
When George IV died, his brother beacame king as William IV. A Whing, was ghe new Prime Minister. The
Whings wanted to bring in electoral reform and despite strong opposition, the great reform act was passed.
It extender the vot to almost all male members of the middle class.
William died and Victoria succeeded him to the british throne.