Push for American Independence
- When
- 1782
- Where
- Great Britain
On taking office, Rockingham pushed for acknowledgement of American independence, initiating the end of British involvement in the American War of Independence.
Upon taking office in his second premiership, Rockingham pushed for an acknowledgement of the independence of the United States, initiating an end to British involvement in the American War of Independence. After his death, he was replaced as prime minister by Lord Shelburne, who was more reluctant to accept total American independence and proposed a form of Dominion status, but by April 1783 secured peace with America.
Sources
- Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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