The Interest of Great Britain Considered, With Regard to her Colonies, And the Acquisitions of Canada and Guadaloupe
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- Name
- The Interest of Great Britain Considered, With Regard to her Colonies, And the Acquisitions of Canada and Guadaloupe
- Description
- Benjamin Franklin's major pamphlet on British imperial policy following the Seven Years' War, arguing for retention of Canada over Guadeloupe based on mercantilist economic theory and the value of North American colonies as markets for British manufactures. Includes comparative trade data, population statistics, and discussion of colonial governance and the risk of independence. Part of broader 1759–1763 pamphlet debate over peace settlement terms.
- Date
- 17 April 1760
- Place
- Great Britain
- Related To
- Benjamin Franklin
- Type
- Financial Data
- Collection
- The Last Years of the Lordship
- Type
- Published Reference Work
- Date Created
- 1760-04-17
- Audience
- British public and ministry
- Language
- English