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| Following the death of [[UnitedKingdom/HenryPelham|Pelham]], [[UnitedKingdom/ThomasPelhamHolles|Pelham-Holles]] became the nominal head of government. In actuality he became the king-maker for the next head. [[UnitedKingdom/HenryFox|Fox]] and Pitt were politically ascendant and the obvious choices, but he chose neither to ensure the next government was not too centralized. | He developed a reputation through his criticisms of the [[UnitedKingdom/RobertWalpole|Walpole]] government's decision to not intervene in the [[WorldHistory/WarOfPolishSuccession|War of Polish Succession]]. He argued the '''Anglo-Austrian Alliance''', established by the '''Treaty of Vienna''' in 1731, mandated Great Britain intervene. (In later years, he would also argue that non-intervention enabled [[France/LouisXV|France]] and [[Spain/PhilipV|Spain]] to strengthen and made the [[WorldHistory/SevenYearsWar|Seven Years' War]] inevitable.) Pitt, among others, had his military commission (and therefore his income) dismissed. |
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| Shortly thereafter, the peace established by the [[WorldHistory/WarOfAustrianSuccession|Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle]] fell apart. Border skirmishes in the Ohio territory escalated into the '''French and Indian War'''. [[Austria/MariaTheresa|Austria]] entered into a new alliance with [[France/LouisXV|France]]. [[Germany/FrederickII|Frederick the Great]] invaded Austria to seize Saxony and Bohemia, and Hanover stood between French armies and the emerging war front. England was not prepared for the [[WorldHistory/SevenYearsWar|Seven Years' War]], and suffered a devastating loss in [[WorldHistory/BalearicIslands|Menorca]]. There were calls to execute members of the government, up to and including Pelham-Holles. A court marshal against MP and Admiral '''John Byng''' was offered up as a scapegoat. Fox and Pelham-Holles both resigned in late 1756 while Byng was executed in early 1757. | [[UnitedKingdom/GeorgeII|George II]] personally opposed Pitt's inclusion in the '''Broad Bottom Government''', but was forced to accept his appointment in 1746. His policy positions began to shift towards the Whig mainstream and accordingly he was raised in government. Following the death of [[UnitedKingdom/HenryPelham|Pelham]], [[UnitedKingdom/ThomasPelhamHolles|Pelham-Holles]] became the nominal head of government. In actuality he became the king-maker for the next head. [[UnitedKingdom/HenryFox|Fox]] and Pitt were politically ascendant and the obvious choices, but he chose neither to ensure the next government was not too centralized. Pitt continued to serve in the [[UnitedKingdom/ThomasRobinson|Robinson]] ministry. Shortly thereafter, the peace established by the [[WorldHistory/WarOfAustrianSuccession|Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle]] fell apart. Border skirmishes in the Ohio territory escalated into the '''French and Indian War'''. [[Austria/MariaTheresa|Austria]] entered into a new alliance with [[France/LouisXV|France]]. [[Germany/FrederickII|Frederick the Great]] invaded Austria to seize Saxony and Bohemia, and Hanover stood between French armies and the emerging war front. The Pelham-Holles government hoped to extend peace by signing defense agreements and subsidizing the defense of Hanover and other continental allies. Pitt and Grenville went public with their disagreements, and were thus dismissed from government. England was not prepared for the [[WorldHistory/SevenYearsWar|Seven Years' War]], and suffered a devastating loss in [[WorldHistory/BalearicIslands|Menorca]]. There were calls to execute members of the government, up to and including Pelham-Holles. A court marshal against MP and Admiral '''John Byng''' was offered up as a scapegoat. Fox and Pelham-Holles both resigned in late 1756 while Byng was executed in early 1757. |
William Pitt
William Pitt, also called Pitt the Elder, was a Whig politician and member of the Parliament in Great Britain.
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He was a member of the Patriot Whigs and enjoyed mentorship and patronage of both Frederick and Temple.
He developed a reputation through his criticisms of the Walpole government's decision to not intervene in the War of Polish Succession. He argued the Anglo-Austrian Alliance, established by the Treaty of Vienna in 1731, mandated Great Britain intervene. (In later years, he would also argue that non-intervention enabled France and Spain to strengthen and made the Seven Years' War inevitable.) Pitt, among others, had his military commission (and therefore his income) dismissed.
George II personally opposed Pitt's inclusion in the Broad Bottom Government, but was forced to accept his appointment in 1746. His policy positions began to shift towards the Whig mainstream and accordingly he was raised in government.
Following the death of Pelham, Pelham-Holles became the nominal head of government. In actuality he became the king-maker for the next head. Fox and Pitt were politically ascendant and the obvious choices, but he chose neither to ensure the next government was not too centralized. Pitt continued to serve in the Robinson ministry.
Shortly thereafter, the peace established by the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle fell apart. Border skirmishes in the Ohio territory escalated into the French and Indian War. Austria entered into a new alliance with France. Frederick the Great invaded Austria to seize Saxony and Bohemia, and Hanover stood between French armies and the emerging war front. The Pelham-Holles government hoped to extend peace by signing defense agreements and subsidizing the defense of Hanover and other continental allies. Pitt and Grenville went public with their disagreements, and were thus dismissed from government.
England was not prepared for the Seven Years' War, and suffered a devastating loss in Menorca. There were calls to execute members of the government, up to and including Pelham-Holles. A court marshal against MP and Admiral John Byng was offered up as a scapegoat. Fox and Pelham-Holles both resigned in late 1756 while Byng was executed in early 1757.
Within a year, Pitt and Pelham-Holles formed a coalition and regained control over government.
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Policies
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