1766 - 1768 William Pit (Prime Minister) (5 Jan 1766 Jahr – 17 Jan 1768 Jahr)

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Role in American History: Pitt was a popular leader in Britain and the colonies, seen as a supporter of colonial rights. However, his term as Prime Minister was short due to illness.
Key Policies:
During his brief tenure, Pitt tried to maintain a more lenient policy toward the American colonies, but his health limited his ability to govern effectively.
Legacy: While Pitt had a reputation for supporting colonial interests, his time in office saw the beginnings of new tensions with policies like the Townshend Acts (though introduced after his resignation).

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