Rivalry between Britain and France

I. Introduction

II. Character of British Interests

A. Continental Trade

B. Hanover

C. Avoiding Invasion

D. Imperial Interest

III. Seven Years’ War (1756-1763)

A. William Pitt (the Elder)
1. Antagonisms with George II

2. Leicester House Faction

3. Personality of William Pitt

B. Setbacks in the First Years

C. Triumphs: the “miracle year” of 1759

D. Obstacles and Negotiations
1. French Land Power
2. Prussia’s Goals

IV. Treaty of Paris (1763)

V. Conclusion: Economic and Political Consequences

Key Terms

William Pitt (the Elder)

Thomas Pelham (First Duke of Newcastle)

Henry Pelham

Leicester House

Seven Years’ War

Prussia

Frederick II (Frederick the Great)

‘miracle year’ of 1759

Treaty of Paris

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