University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Pitt on the Stamp Act
The original text of British Prime Minister William Pitt's actual speech to Parliament describing his disapproval of the Stamp Act and why he felt it should be repealed.
Digital History
Digital History: The Seven Years' War
A good overview of the French and Indian War, the part of the Seven Years' War that was fought in North America. Read about the reasons for the war, important battles, and the terms of the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
Victorian Web
Brown University: Victorian Web: George Grenville (1712 1770)
Information is provided on the life and career of George Grenville, British prime minister during the reign of King George III.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: William Pitt's Defense of the American Colonies
This site contains the address Pitt gave against the Stamp Act in front of the House of Commons. His address helped secure the Act's repeal.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Seven Years War
This site describes events causing the Seven Years' War, which resulted mainly from quarrels over trading rights in the Ohio Valley. It goes on to briefly describe the series of four wars fought between the French and the British.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: The Seven Years' War
This website gives a brief account of the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War) up to the Fall of Quebec.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Treaty of Paris (1763) and Its Impact
Find out about the terms of the Treaty of Paris, 1763, which brought an end to the French and Indian War. See how Spain fit into the treaty and read about the colonists' views of the British soldiers at the end of the war.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The French and Indian War
A brief look at the French and Indian War, part of a world war France and England were fighting against each other. See why William Pitt's ideas about the value of the colonies helped turn the tide for the English troops.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Pitt
The Right Honourable William Pitt, the Younder was a British politician during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. He served as Prime minister from 1783 to 1807, and again from 1804 until his death.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Pitt
A British politician during the late 18th century.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Pitt, Earl of Chatham
The 1st Earl of Chatham who led Britain during the Seven Years' War. He was the Prime Minister between 1766 and 1768.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Pitt, Earl of Chatham
Honorable statesman
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Pitt, Earl of Chatham
(1708-1778) Also known as Pitt the Elder. He was an English statesman who formed a new ministry in 1766.