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Cross of St. George. Cross of St. Andrew. Cross of St. Patrick. Act of Union. Advantages Free trade between states Larger market Few restrictions on trade Nobles active in business Small Army/Large Navy. Welsh flag. Success in War. 7 Years War. French and Indian War. Strong Navy.
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Cross of St. George Cross of St. Andrew Cross of St. Patrick Act of Union Advantages • Free trade between states • Larger market • Few restrictions on trade • Nobles active in business • Small Army/Large Navy Welsh flag
Success in War 7 Years War French and Indian War Strong Navy
Created a Cabinet of Advisors from Parliament. George II George I George III German Protestant Prince Wanted to be an Absolute ruler.
Whigs • Backed policies of the Glorious Revolution • Reflected urban business interests. • Supported religion toleration. Tories • Preserve older traditions • Supported broad royal powers. • Supported dominate Anglican Church First Prime Minister Robert Walpole
George III would rule for 60 years Want to: • End Whig domination • Choose his own ministers • Dissolve the Cabinet System • Make Parliament follow his will The acute porphyrias affect the nervous system. Symptoms of acute porphyria include pain in the chest, abdomen, limbs, or back; muscle numbness, tingling, paralysis, or cramping; vomiting; constipation; and personality changes or mental disorders. Madness of King George III Farmer George III
French and Indian War Cost United Kingdom 65,000,000 (pounds) Around the World Cost in North America alone 45,000,000 (pounds) How do Governments pay off Debt? Direct and Indirect Taxes
Grenville Proclamation of 1763 • Gave Ohio Valley to Indians and Canada • Lead to Pontiac’s War • Cost England more money