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The Grenville Whigs, also known as Grenvillites, were active exclusively during the 19th century.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Historical records indicate that the Grenville Whigs were active throughout the 18th century and into the early 19th century, not exclusively in the latter period.
The Grenville Whigs faction was established in the 1740s and ceased to be a distinct political entity by 1800.
Answer: False
This assertion is factually incorrect. The Grenville Whigs faction was established in the 1760s and maintained its distinct identity until approximately 1817, not 1800.
Buckinghamshire served as the primary base of operations for the Grenville family's political influence.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. Buckinghamshire was indeed the primary region where the Grenville family exerted its political influence and maintained its operational base.
The Grenville Whigs maintained national affiliation with the Tory party.
Answer: False
This statement is factually incorrect. The Grenville Whigs were nationally affiliated with the broader Whig political party in Great Britain.
Prior to the 1760s, members of the Grenville family were primarily associated with Lord North's political faction.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Prior to the 1760s, prominent members of the Grenville family were associated with a political group known as 'Cobham's Cubs'.
What geographical region constituted the primary locus of political influence for the Grenville family?
Answer: Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire served as the principal base of operations and the center of political influence for the Grenville family.
Richard Grenville-Temple, the 2nd Earl Temple, was a principal leader identified with the Grenville Whigs.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. Richard Grenville-Temple, the 2nd Earl Temple, is consistently identified as one of the principal leaders of the Grenville Whigs faction.
Following George Grenville's death, the Earl of Suffolk negotiated the faction's entry into the ministry led by Lord Rockingham.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Following George Grenville's death, the Earl of Suffolk negotiated the faction's entry into the ministry led by Lord North, not Lord Rockingham.
George Nugent-Temple-Grenville, later the 1st Marquess of Buckingham, became a leading figure after Lord Temple's death in 1779.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. Following the death of Lord Temple in 1779, George Nugent-Temple-Grenville emerged as a principal leader of the Grenville political interest.
Identify the principal leaders historically associated with the Grenville Whigs faction.
Answer: Richard Grenville-Temple (Earl Temple), George Grenville, and George Nugent-Temple-Grenville
The principal leaders identified with the Grenville Whigs faction were Richard Grenville-Temple (2nd Earl Temple), George Grenville, and George Nugent-Temple-Grenville (later 1st Marquess of Buckingham).
Who assumed the official leadership of George Grenville's political faction subsequent to his demise in 1770?
Answer: The Earl of Suffolk
Subsequent to George Grenville's death in 1770, the Earl of Suffolk assumed the official leadership of his faction.
Following the demise of Lord Temple in 1779, who emerged as the principal figures within the Grenville political interest?
Answer: George Nugent-Temple-Grenville and William Wyndham Grenville
After Lord Temple's death in 1779, George Nugent-Temple-Grenville and William Wyndham Grenville became the leading figures of the Grenville political interest.
The dismissal of Lord Bute in October 1761 caused a significant division within the Grenville family's political alignment.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. The dismissal of Lord Bute in October 1761 did not cause a division within the Grenville family's alignment; rather, it was the dismissal of William Pitt the Elder that led to a significant split.
George Grenville remained in government after the 1761 political split, which was dominated by Lord Bute.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. Following the political divergence in 1761, George Grenville continued in government, which was then largely under the influence of Lord Bute.
George Grenville served as Prime Minister in 1763 and relied heavily on the support of the Bedford Whigs.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. George Grenville held the office of Prime Minister in 1763 and depended significantly on the Bedford Whigs to form and sustain his ministry.
George Grenville was removed from power in 1765 due to conflicts with King George III.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. The primary reason cited for George Grenville's removal from power in 1765 was the occurrence of conflicts between him and King George III.
Between 1766 and 1767, George Grenville led the only opposition faction in Parliament.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Between 1766 and 1767, George Grenville led one of three distinct opposition factions in Parliament, alongside groups led by the Duke of Bedford and Lord Rockingham.
All of George Grenville's former political allies joined the Lord North ministry in 1771.
Answer: False
This assertion is incorrect. While some allies joined Lord North's ministry in 1771, a significant number chose to remain in opposition, aligning with figures such as Chatham and Temple.
The 1st Marquess of Buckingham was instrumental in facilitating the ascent of William Pitt the Elder to the premiership in 1783.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. The 1st Marquess of Buckingham was instrumental in bringing his cousin, William Pitt the Younger, to power in 1783, not William Pitt the Elder.
William Wyndham Grenville served as Foreign Secretary for ten years during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. William Wyndham Grenville served as Foreign Secretary for a decade, from 1791 to 1801, during the period of the French Revolutionary Wars.
A political separation occurred between William Pitt the Younger and Lord Grenville in 1801, stemming from disagreements concerning the ongoing war with Spain.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. The separation in 1801 between William Pitt the Younger and Lord Grenville was reportedly due to resentment over Pitt allegedly preventing the Marquess of Buckingham from securing a significant political office, not due to disagreements over the war with Spain.
During the Addington government, Lord Grenville was considered the leader by many former supporters of Pitt.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. During the Addington administration, a number of former supporters of William Pitt the Younger began to regard Lord Grenville as their leader.
During the Addington administration, the political group coalescing around Lord Grenville was identified as the Old Opposition.
Answer: False
This designation is incorrect. The group led by Lord Grenville during the Addington government was known as the New Opposition.
King George III granted his approval for Lord Grenville to establish a coalition government that included Charles James Fox in 1804.
Answer: False
This statement is factually incorrect. King George III actively blocked Lord Grenville's attempt to form a coalition government in 1804, specifically refusing to sanction the inclusion of Charles James Fox.
Lord Grenville became Prime Minister in 1806, leading the 'Ministry of All the Talents'.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. Following William Pitt the Younger's death in 1806, Lord Grenville assumed the premiership, heading the administration known as the Ministry of All the Talents.
The collapse of the Ministry of All the Talents in 1807 was primarily precipitated by internal disagreements among coalition partners concerning the abolition of the slave trade.
Answer: False
This assertion is inaccurate. The primary catalyst for the downfall of the Ministry of All the Talents in 1807 was opposition from King George III, not internal disputes regarding the abolition of the slave trade, an issue on which the coalition partners were largely in agreement.
After the Ministry of All the Talents, Lord Grenville and Lord Grey shared a position of essentially equivalent influence in leading the parliamentary opposition.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. Following the ministry's collapse, Lord Grenville nominally led the Opposition, but Lord Grey, leader of the Foxites, held a position of essentially equal influence.
What pivotal event in October 1761 precipitated a significant political divergence within the Grenville family's alignment?
Answer: The dismissal of William Pitt the Elder from the government
The dismissal of William Pitt the Elder from his governmental position in October 1761 was the catalyst for a significant political division within the Grenville family.
Following the political divergence of 1761, which political figure exerted dominant influence over the government that George Grenville joined?
Answer: Lord Bute
The government George Grenville joined subsequent to the 1761 political divergence was dominated by Lord Bute, a key figure favored by King George III.
During his premiership in 1763, upon which political group did George Grenville heavily depend for the formation of his ministry?
Answer: The Bedford Whigs
George Grenville, serving as Prime Minister in 1763, relied significantly on the support of the Bedford Whigs to constitute his ministry, given the limitations of his own faction's parliamentary strength.
What was the principal reason cited for George Grenville's dismissal from power in 1765?
Answer: Conflicts with King George III
The primary reason cited for George Grenville's removal from power in 1765 was the occurrence of conflicts between him and King George III.
Between 1766 and 1767, George Grenville's faction constituted one of how many distinct opposition groups in Parliament?
Answer: Three
During the period of 1766-1767, George Grenville's faction was one of three distinct opposition groups operating within Parliament.
In early 1771, the Grenvillites joined the governmental administration headed by which prominent political figure?
Answer: Lord North
The Grenvillites entered the ministry led by Lord North in early 1771, following negotiations undertaken by the Earl of Suffolk.
In December 1783, the 1st Marquess of Buckingham significantly influenced the downfall of which governmental coalition?
Answer: The coalition government of Fox and North
The 1st Marquess of Buckingham played a pivotal role in December 1783 by contributing to the downfall of the coalition government formed by Charles James Fox and Lord North.
For what duration did William Wyndham Grenville hold the office of Foreign Secretary under William Pitt the Younger's administration?
Answer: Ten years
William Wyndham Grenville served as Foreign Secretary for a period of ten years, from 1791 to 1801, during the French Revolutionary Wars.
What was the reported cause of the estrangement between William Pitt the Younger and Lord Grenville in 1801?
Answer: Pitt preventing Buckingham from receiving major office
The estrangement between William Pitt the Younger and Lord Grenville in 1801 was reportedly fueled by resentment over Pitt allegedly preventing the Marquess of Buckingham from securing a significant political office.
During the Addington administration, what appellation was given to the group of former Pitt supporters who began to regard Lord Grenville as their principal leader?
Answer: The Grenvillites or Grenvilles
During the Addington government, the faction coalescing around Lord Grenville, comprising former supporters of Pitt, became known by the appellations 'Grenvilles' or 'Grenvillites'.
What was the specific reason King George III obstructed Lord Grenville's initiative to form a government in 1804?
Answer: He refused to approve a government that included Charles James Fox.
King George III blocked Lord Grenville's attempt to form a government in 1804 primarily because he would not sanction the inclusion of Charles James Fox in the administration.
The 'Ministry of All the Talents,' established in 1806 under Lord Grenville's leadership, comprised members from which principal political groupings?
Answer: Grenvillites and Foxites (Old Opposition)
The 'Ministry of All the Talents' was a coalition that included members from the Grenvillites (New Opposition) and the Foxites (Old Opposition).
What was the principal factor precipitating the collapse of the Ministry of All the Talents in 1807?
Answer: Opposition from King George III
The Ministry of All the Talents collapsed in 1807 primarily due to opposition from King George III, rather than internal disagreements on issues such as the abolition of the slave trade.
Following the dissolution of the Ministry of All the Talents, who shared a position of essentially equivalent influence with Lord Grenville in leading the parliamentary opposition?
Answer: Lord Grey
After 1807, Lord Grey, leader of the Foxites, held influence essentially equal to Lord Grenville in directing the opposition.
The core ideologies espoused by the Grenville Whigs included radicalism and republicanism.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. The primary ideologies associated with the Grenville Whigs were Whiggism, Conservatism, and anti-radicalism, alongside support for abolitionism and parliamentarism.
The Grenville Whigs were positioned on the left-wing of the British political spectrum.
Answer: False
This assertion is incorrect. The Grenville Whigs occupied the right-wing of the British political spectrum during their period of activity.
The Grenvillites (New Opposition) and Charles James Fox's Old Opposition shared a consensus regarding the aggressive prosecution of the war with France.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. A notable policy divergence existed between the Grenvillites and Charles James Fox's Old Opposition concerning the war with France; the Grenvillites favored aggressive prosecution, while Fox advocated for negotiated peace.
Which of the following was NOT identified as a core political ideology associated with the Grenville Whigs?
Answer: Radicalism
The core political ideologies associated with the Grenville Whigs included Whiggism, Conservatism, and anti-radicalism, alongside support for abolitionism. Radicalism itself was not a core ideology; rather, they generally opposed it.
What constituted a principal policy divergence between the Grenvillites (New Opposition) and Charles James Fox's Old Opposition?
Answer: The method of prosecuting the war with France
A key policy difference centered on the strategy for the war with France: the Grenvillites advocated for its aggressive prosecution, whereas Charles James Fox favored pursuing a negotiated peace.
The Grenville Whigs' ideological commitment to 'anti-radicalism' implies a general opposition to:
Answer: Significant or rapid political change
The inclusion of 'anti-radicalism' in the Grenville Whigs' ideology signifies their general opposition to substantial or swift political transformations.
What is the relationship between the designation 'Grenville Whigs' and the political ideology of Whiggism?
Answer: They were named after the ideology due to their alignment with its principles.
The term 'Grenville Whigs' directly derives from their association with and adherence to the principles of Whiggism within the context of British political history.
The Grenvillites ceased to be a distinct faction around 1822 when Prime Minister Lord Liverpool integrated them into his government.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. The Grenvillites effectively ceased to function as a distinct political faction around 1822, following Prime Minister Lord Liverpool's strategic integration of key members into his government through honors and appointments.
As part of the political agreement in 1822, the 2nd Marquess of Buckingham was elevated to the title of Duke of Wellington.
Answer: False
This statement is factually incorrect. The 2nd Marquess of Buckingham was created Duke of Buckingham and Chandos in 1822, not Duke of Wellington.
Following the political agreement of 1822, Charles Williams-Wynn was appointed to the significant governmental office of Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. Charles Williams-Wynn was appointed President of the Board of Control following the 1822 agreement, not Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The accompanying image caption for the portrait of George Grenville identifies William Hoare as the artist.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate. The source material indicates that the image caption for George Grenville's portrait attributes the artwork to William Hoare.
The Grenville Whigs faction formally ceased to exist as a distinct political grouping around what year?
Answer: 1817
The Grenville Whigs faction formally disappeared as a distinct political grouping by approximately 1817.
By what mechanism did Prime Minister Lord Liverpool effectively dissolve the Grenvillites as a distinct political faction around 1822?
Answer: By granting titles and government positions to leaders and supporters
Lord Liverpool integrated the Grenvillites by bestowing ducal titles upon the 2nd Marquess of Buckingham and appointing key supporters to governmental roles, thereby dissolving their distinct identity.
What specific ducal title was conferred upon the 2nd Marquess of Buckingham as part of the political settlement in 1822?
Answer: Duke of Buckingham and Chandos
The 2nd Marquess of Buckingham was created Duke of Buckingham and Chandos as part of the political arrangement concluded in 1822.
Following the 1822 political agreement, what governmental portfolio did Charles Williams-Wynn assume?
Answer: President of the Board of Control
Charles Williams-Wynn was appointed President of the Board of Control subsequent to the 1822 political agreement.
Which academic journal is cited as a scholarly resource for the study of the Grenvillites?
Answer: The Journal of British Studies
The Journal of British Studies is cited as an academic publication that references the study of the Grenvillites.