William Pitt

Role in Success 1763:

  • Upon becoming secretary of state Established a Global strategy where defeating the French in the Caribbean and in America was a priority.
  • His deployment of the aggressive commanders ==Amherst== and WolfeWolfe led to their respective victories capturing ==Montreal== & at the BattleofthePlainsofAbrahamBattle of the Plains of Abraham(led to the capture of Quebec)
  • He developed a three-pronged strategy in ^^attacking Louisbourg, Quebec & Ticonderoga.^^
  • Pitt’s policies led to the colonial assemblies' ^^joint agreement of 20,000 colonial soldiers within weeks^^ something his predecessor Loudon failed to do.
  • In promoting Howe, Wolfe and Amherst Pitt promoted men willing to make aggressive moves.
  • In overseeing the ^^1757 Militias Act^^, Pitt helped ensure that local militias were established to protect Britain in the face of a French invasion.
  • Pitt oversaw that British troops were sent to conflicts like the Battle of Krefeld in 1758 as a sign of support for Prussia - Showing the lengths Pitt was willing to go to ensure victory.

1754-163:

  • William Pitt in power ^^1757^^, and the tides turned. He sees defeating the French as key, sending *^^25,000 men to America.^^ Amherst and Wolfe are commanders.
  • Pitt sics Frederick the Great of Prussia on French in Europe, providing Fred with subsidies.
  • George III was scared by Pitt’s power so replaced him and pushed for peace negotiations

Finances:

  • Pitt ensured the crown paid for all expenses of the 7 years war initially, equipping and provisioning the militia while @@reimbursing colonial assemblies@@. Pitt paid Frederick the Great of Prussia to attack French troops in Europe, in practice, this meant France couldn’t send reinforcements to North America. By utilising the @@parliamentary system of raising taxes and securing loans@@, an easier method in place than the French went through, @@money was more quickly accrued@@. The growing American colonies also helped this.