Question

What was the Tory party’s view on foreign wars?

• A. They actively supported foreign wars as a means to expand British colonial power and secure new trade routes.
• B. They opposed foreign wars due to heavy taxation
• C. They opposed foreign wars primarily on humanitarian grounds, citing the immense loss of life and destruction.
• D. They believed foreign wars were necessary to maintain the European balance of power, regardless of the financial implications.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. They opposed foreign wars due to heavy taxation

• The Tories opposed wars because they led to higher taxes, which burdened the public.