National Revival (1783-1793) Reforms
- Created by: Hannah Shepheard
- Created on: 30-03-15 14:48
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- National Revival Reforms
- Administration
- The collection of taxes and duties was inefficient.
- No public confidence in the government.
- A fifth of all imports were contraband. The East India Company controlled India.
- Hovering Act
- Sinking Fund
- Navy Comptroller
- Commutation Act
- Stationary Office
- Sinecures and Placemen
- Board of Taxes
- Treasury Commission of Audit
- Smuggling became more dangerous and less profitable
- East India Act clipped the companies wings. Britain had more control
- Trade
- Duties on imports were very high
- Britain was isolated in Europe. America had become independent
- Exports were declining. India was controlled by the East India Trading Company
- Eden Treaty
- East India Act
- American Trading Rules
- When revolution broke out, Britain benefitted, as they had the better end of the commercial bargain
- Concessions of French wine was appreciated by the wealthy
- Finance
- Governments debt stood at £238 million. It was difficult to raise the funds needed
- Bleachers, Printers and Dryers Tax
- Taxes on Luxury Items
- Candle Tax
- Window Tax
- Coal Tax
- Increased legitimate consumption of alcohol which meant a higher revenue. It didn't affect the poor too badly!
- Administration
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