Chap. 5 Imperial Breakdown 1763-1774

King George II of Great BritainNominally Ruled the British Empire from 1727-17602• George II Augustus, house ofHanover was the last king to leadBritish armies into battle butexercised little political authorityduring his reign.• 1721-42. The British governmentwas firmly directed by the first socalled"Prime Minister," RobertWalpole.• Walpole was followed by a series ofweak ministers through 1781.• 1760, Oct 25. George II died andhis ambitious teenage grandson,George III, was crowned king ofIreland and Great Britain andEmperor of the British Empire.King George II 1683-1760Ch 5 Impl Breakdown 1763-74(24)