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Ruling the waves (Lord Anderson reforms (Government persuaded to invest in…
Ruling the waves
Lord Anderson reforms
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Government persuaded to invest in building new ships at huge dock yards in portsmouth, plymouth, deptford and chatham
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Start of 7 Year War 1756
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Battles fought in colonies (North American, Africa, Caribbean and India)
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End of 7 years War
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RN also captures Havana, Manila (from Spanish) a number of Caribbean islands from French. Britain expanded power in India. taken french territory in north America and Mediterranean
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Life as a british seaman
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Scurvy killed more sailors than battle, caused by lack of vitamin C. gums rot, teeth fall out and bodies covered in ulcers