Early in his reign, Great Britain defeated France in the Seven Years’ War, becoming the dominant European power in North America and India. However, many of Britain’s American colonies were soon lost in the American War of Independence.

Patrick Henry

Filters. (idiomatic) A set-phrase indicating enormous displeasure at any over-authoritarian policy or law.

In this different type of “Adams Family,” John Adams and Samuel Adams were second cousins. Abigail Adams was John Adams’ third cousin, and of course, John Quincy Adams was their son. 3. Adams was a key figure in the start of the revolt against the British.

Early in 1776, King George consented to the hiring of thousands of Hessian mercenaries to assist the British troops already in America in crushing the rebellion. The Revolutionary War lasted nearly eight years, largely because King George refused to surrender the colonies.

Charles is heir to the throne in the Royal family line of succession, which is headed by Her Majesty the Queen as UK monarch, and it is expected to see a change in the coming months after she was recently reported to be potentially stepping down from the role she has held since 1952.

READ MORE. Becoming king in his 70s could be a difficult job to take on, but could Prince Charles refuse to take the throne? The concise answer to the above question is no. Another scenario would be for Charles to abdicate once he ascends the throne, by writing an Instrument of Abdication.

While we don’t call her it, Kate is a princess and her full title in England is ‘Her Royal Highness Princess William, Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, Baroness Carrickfergu. ‘

Since officially joining the royal family in 2018 when she married Prince Harry, Meghan Markle became one of the more controversial royals. Despite this her marriage makes her undoubtedly part of the royal family and importantly it means she has the possibility to become queen one day.