Question 14GS1GS1

Do you agree with the view that continental blockade was an ill-conceived strategy by Napoleon to conquer Britain through economic means? (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

the continental blockade of Napoleon in the second decade of 19th century reflected his imperialist ambition

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Main Body

Strategy was :-

-i- leverage on the ongoing spirit of 'Laissez Faire' after Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations and end British monopoly.

-ii- Ignite the business in the continent to also pursue the colonies

-iii- led to Changes in British Policies eg End of monopoly of East India Company (except trade in sea & with China) with the Charter Act (1813.

-iv- 'Beggar the enemy' strategy by imposing a continental blockade on britain.

As an ill conceived strategy :-

-i- It led to 'reaction' of all other European nations who united to oust Napoleon

-ii- British economic strength was underestimated by Napoleon eg 'The sun never sets on the British Empire'

-iii- Crown jewel of Britain - India: - Now a wholesale colonisation was pursued with ending of Company monopoly in Chart Act 1823 ⟹ This gave STRATEGIC advantage to Britain beyond econo

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Conclusion

-iv- Ended up uniting his enemies eg Concert of Europe led to 'Progress of Vienna' and emergence of 'Balance of Power' Slustratumising of Napoleon → limited imaginative capacity → ignored the strength of British colonies → Underestimated economic powerhouse of Britain Yet Napoleon's continental policy wheeled in an era of 'Free Trade' and put forth a significant challenge to British economic might .

63 words

Clear identification of the strategy and its philosophical basis
Links economic theory to practical policy
Mentions specific legislative outcomes
Contextualizes within time period

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History of the World

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Napoleonic Wars and Continental System

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