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5th Grade Social Studies
William Pitt
takes Over
Worksheet
Directions:
1. Read papal history during the French Indian War.
2. Read the questions related to “William Pitt takes over”.
3. Watch the video entitled “William Pitt take over”. You can find a link on my
webpage. Scroll down to documents and select “William Pitt takes Over”.
4. Answer the questions related to “William Pitt takes over”. The time indicated after
each question gives you an idea on where to find the answers.
Papal History during the French Indian War (1752-1763)
Pope Benedict XIV (August 17 [22}, 1740- May 3, 1758) He was interested in literature and
history, encouraged education and research in the arts, sciences and medicine, and preserved
artistic treasures of Rome.
Pope Clement XIII (July 6 [16}, 1758-February 2, 1769) He reaffirmed support for the Jesuits
in the bull Apostolicum Pascendi in 1765. The Jesuits ran successful missions in many lands
and achieved great prestige though their school and colleges.
Walsh, Michael Lives of the Popes (pgs. 224-227) (1998) Salamander Books Ltd London, United
Kingdom
Questions related to video entitled “William Pitt takes Over”. The times indicated after
each question provides you with an idea on where to find the answers.
1. What did Lord Loudoun, the new commander in America, need? (0:09) money and
men to fight the French
2. What or whom was not cooperating with Lord Loudon? (0:11) Colonial assemblies;
especially Massachusetts
3. What did the colonial legislators (assemblies) want? (0:29) They wanted the same
rights as the British subjects of the kings by giving their consent to being tax.
4. What concern did the colonial legislators (assemblies) have? (0:45) If they submit to
giving a penny then the king will ask for a pound
5. Why was beyond Lord Loudoun’s comprehension? (1:00) That the colonial legislators
would refuse his orders.
6. What was driving a wedge between the British and colonist? (1:11) Money and
Principles
7. What did the colonist fear? (1:18) That the expensive war would bankrupt their
governments. They also feared it would destroy their rights.
8. What did the colonist see themselves? (1:39) As full-fledged subjects of the king.
9. What body of water divides Britain and North American? (1:41) The Atlantic Ocean
10. How did Prime Minister William Pitt win the colonist’s support? (2:11) Pitt requested
that Lord Loudoun return to England to be fired. Pitt promised to reimburse the
colonist for military expenses. Pitt promised to send weapons, ammunitions, and
tents.
11. Were Prime Minster William Pitt’s promises what the colonist wanted? No, they
wanted to be treated as equals.
12. How was Prime Minister William Pitt clever? By promising the colonist almost
everything they wanted he change the mood overnight.
13. What did Prime Minister William Pitt know? (2:45) He understands that the colonist
wanted to be treated as loyal members of the British empire. He knew that to win
the war the British needed the full participation of the colonist.
14. Do you think Primes Minister William Pitt tricked the colonist? Explain.