1763 - 1765 George Grenville (Prime Minister) (jan 6, 1763 – jan 11, 1765)

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Role in American History: Grenville was the first Prime Minister after the end of the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War) in 1763. His government needed revenue to pay off war debts and maintain British troops in the colonies.
Key Policies:
Sugar Act (1764): Taxed molasses and sugar imported by the colonies.
Stamp Act (1765): Imposed a direct tax on a wide range of printed materials, sparking outrage in the colonies and leading to the "no taxation without representation" protests.
Legacy: Grenville’s policies, especially the Stamp Act, ignited colonial resistance and were the beginning of the tensions that led to the American Revolution.

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