How effective was the response of Lord Liverpool's government to the domestic problems they faced between 1812 to 1822?
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How effective was the response of Lord Liverpool's government to the domestic problems they faced between 1812 to 1822? Lord Liverpool gained the premiership at a changing and unpredictable time. The end of war with France, and Napoleon's readiness to create peace between France and Britain had taken the government and the country as a whole by surprise, surprise that can be seen through the repercussions that followed. This time, peace really did seem assured, and this was recognised in the now useless war economy. Around 300,000 men were demobilized, creating many unemployed men and much discourse among the working classes up and down the country from whence these men came. Employment was not particularly plentiful at this time, and the economy could not hope to absorb so many so quickly. The apparent injustice done against these brave patriots created discontent and fuel for reformists and opposition to Liverpool's government. Industry...

