From Pitt to Peel, 1783 - 1846

Unit F961: British history period study

This period has been taught at AS level for over 20 years in the department. Although at first a little unfamiliar compared to more modern topics, students have consistently achieved strong results and enjoyed studying Britain at a time of dramatic change and upheaval. Issues and content includes:

• How did William Pitt (who came to power aged 24, the youngest ever Prime Minister) manage to dominate politics?
• The impact of the French Revolution and the threat of revolution from British radicals.
• The impact of the Napoleonic Wars.
• Pressures for change and reform, for example parliamentary reform.

Exams and assessment: Write 2 essays (from a choice of 3) in 90 minutes. Weighting: AS -50%; 25% A level.

Pitt in Peacetime - Match-Up quiz (questions by Sixth Form students)

Pitt and the Aftermath of the French Revolution - Match-Up quiz (questions by Sixth Form students)

Pitt's Wartime Ministry - Fling the Teacher game (questions by Sixth Form students)

Pitt and Liverpool online lesson (recommended)

19th century radicals

The Queen Caroline Affair - source analysis

Pitt links

Liverpool links

Timeline