George III. Reign and Major Political Events

George III succeeded his grandfather, King George II, and became the King of Great Britain and Ireland.

George III's reign began during the Seven Years' War, a global conflict involving Great Britain, Prussia, and their allies against France, Austria, and Russia. Britain emerged victorious, becoming the dominant European power in North America and India.

The Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years' War, solidifying British gains in North America and India.

The British government enacted the Stamp Act, which was highly unpopular in the American colonies. George III repealed the act in 1766, but refused to repeal the tax on tea, leading to further tensions.

The American colonies fought for independence, resulting in the Treaty of Versailles in 1783, where Britain formally recognized the independence of the 13 North American colonies.

George III's reign saw prolonged conflicts with France, including the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars, culminating in the defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

The Acts of Union unified Great Britain and Ireland into the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, with George III as its king.

The British Empire banned the transatlantic slave trade, marking a significant step towards the eventual abolition of slavery.

A Royal Navy fleet led by Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated the French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar, securing British naval supremacy.