The End of the Seven Years War
Parliament negotiates peace at the Treaty of Paris but declares war on Spain
Grenville and the North Briton
The Prime Minister argues with the King
Stamp Act, Rockingham, Hargreaves and Jenny
British Americans declare loyalty to the King and Empire but deny the authority of Parliament over the colonies
Taxing the Colonies and Smuggling at Home
Life expectancy rises as sewers replace the habit of emptying chamber pots from upstairs windows
Captain Cook
James Cook sails to Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia and Hawaii
Window Taxes and Highway Robbery
Taxes double as the National Debt rises to 拢129million
Watt, Arkwright and Industrial Revolution
James Watt's steam engine provides a news source of power in factories and foundries
Lord North
Frederick North becomes Prime Minister
Warren Hastings and Who Owns India?
The first Governor-General of India is put on trial
American Independence
George Washington takes on George III
The End of Lord North
Frederick North resigns after losing the support of Parliament
The Irish and the American Revolution
Trade restrictions cause distress in Ireland
The First Madness of George III
The King falls ill
Pitt the Younger and Start of the French Revolution
William Pitt the Younger becomes Prime Minister
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