USA HISTORY

THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION 1700 1774

THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR CAUSES EFFECTS SUMMARY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the leader of the British government during the French and Indian War?
A
William Pitt
B
George Washingtown
C
Edward Braddock
D
King Henry
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pitt was also known as the Great Commoner, because of his long-standing refusal to accept a title until 1766. Pitt was a member of the British cabinet and its informal leader from 1756 to 1761 (with a brief interlude in 1757), during the Seven Years’ War (including the French and Indian War in the American colonies).

Detailed explanation-2: -Pitt is best known as the wartime political leader of Britain during the French and Indian War, especially for his single-minded devotion to British victory over France, which, when achieved, made Britain dominant in world affairs.

Detailed explanation-3: -William Pitt the Younger (28 May 1759 – 23 January 1806) was a British statesman, the youngest and last prime minister of Great Britain (before the Acts of Union 1800) and then first prime minister of the United Kingdom (of Great Britain and Ireland) as of January 1801.

Detailed explanation-4: -Minister William Pitt became the youngest Prime Minister only at the age of 24. He was liked by many and was an amazing administrator who worked for efficiency and reform, to bring together a new generation of amazing administrators.

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