jan 7, 1757 - William Pitt guides British war effort
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He guides London as secretary of state, Pitt sought to reduce tension with colonists by promising payment in proportion to support of war effort, giving colonial assemblies control of recruitment, sending thousands more British soldiers, and replacing Lord Loudoun with a more reasonable commander.
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French & Indian War
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