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King George III tries to control the government presided over by Prime Minister William Cavendish, Duke of Portland. Lord Frederick North (Secretary of State for the Home Department) declares Oh! Damn the Wigs! and Charles James Fox Damn the Tories'. They had formed a coalition of convenience to stay in office, but their policies were often in opposition

1780s 1783 Cavendish Coalition Convenience Damn Declares Formed Often Opposition Policies Portland Presided Scales Stay Tories Tries Wigs

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