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British House of Lords, 1773 Chair: Julia Reven British House of Lords, 1773 Chair: Julia Reven Letter from the Chair Hello, delegates. I’m Julia Reven and I’ll be your chair for the American Revolution committee here at LYMUN VI. I’m a Junior at LT and I started Model UN my Freshman year, making this my third year being a part of the club. I joined Model UN because I am very interested in foreign policy and diplomacy. Last year, I was a Chair at LYMUN so I have some experience on the dias. Outside of Model UN, I participate in Football Cheerleading, Best Buddies, Art Club, and French Club at LT. I am very excited to chair this committee this year, as we rarely hear about the American revolution from the British perspective. I hope it will be very interesting for all of you to learn about the events of parliament that led up to the american revolution. For this committee, I hope you all do your research, and are able to change history within the committee. I, as your chair, am in charge of your crisis pads and in charge of crisis announcements, essentially meaning that you have the power to influence the committee greatly because nothing is set in stone. So, please use your abilities and personal powers without hesitation, have fun with your character, and good luck! Sincerely, Julia Reven ([email protected]) Positions (15): 1. William Pitt As a general member of the House of Lords, William Pitt holds much influence over the common people. He has been committed to politics and improving his nation for a long period of time and quickly rose to be a prominent member of the Whig Party. His commitment to Britain is seen through being granted the position of the Lord Privy Seal or fifth of the Great Officers of Britain. As Lord Privy Seal, William Pitt is responsible for the Monarchs official Seal and the uses of the seal. Being a man of great wealth and power, Pitt has the capability to manipulate those who have less power than him to aid him in some tasks. 2. Frederick North Being the current prime minister and chancellor of the exchequer, he holds immense responsibility over this nation. As he progresses into his time in this position, he’s shown strong leadership and just clarifies his vast expertise and knowledge on how to run this fine nation. With the issues currently at hand, it is crucial that he takes specific and valuable steps to combat each, both inside and outside of committee. Urging both the citizens of Britain to side with them through any variation in the future is vital to the success of this state. Pressing influence onto the committee and ensuring the safety and prosperity of Britain is of dire importance, and with the title he has claimed for himself, he should do whatever it takes in order to uphold his country. 3. Henry Seymour Conway Henry Conway gained notoriety as a Military Field Marshal. Due to his great military reputation and commitment, he was elected unopposed into the Irish parliament. His family name carries much weight in Ireland and Britain as he is the Brother of the 1st Marquess of Hertford and cousin of Horace Walpole. With a vast family wealth and influence in Ireland, he has the capacity to rise through the ranks quickly. 4. Henry Bathurst Henry Bathurust, formally referred to as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain is the highest-ranking officer among the Great Officers. He has much influence over the proceedings of the Great Officers and is able to enter any area within Britain without question. He has some concerns with the Whig’s party ultimate goal; however, stands behind the choices of Great Britain. As the elder son of a prominent Tory, he has a large wealth to back up his choices. 5. Augustus Fitzroy Augustus Fitzroy holds many titles with the highest being The Lord Privy Seal, the fifth of the Great Officers is responsible for Monarch’s personal seal and its use. On top of this prestigious title he is the 3rd Duke of Grafton. Although married to Anne Fitzpatrick, the daughter of 1st Baron Ravensworth, Fitzroy is currently engaged in a very public affair which has tarnished his reputation in some areas of Britain. 6. William Talbot William Talbot was first elected as a Member of Parliament for Glamorganshire but then took the role of Lord Steward of the Household in 1761 when appointed to the Privy Council. He is a very notable figure in the Whig party and aligns closely with the Opposition Whigs. Beyond this, he consistently promotes a stance of being independent in politics and works closely with members that consider themselves Independent Whigs. 7. Francis Seymour-Conway Obtaining large amounts of power over international affairs for brief periods of history, he devoted himself to the prosperity of this beloved nation. Enrolled as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1765-1766 and the ambassador in Paris from 1763-1765, he strengthened his knowledge with the workings of foreign relations. With his brother enacting as the notable politician and soldier Henry Seymour, his family (including himself) hold the potential for greatness and importance over the house of lords as the years rage forward. 8. George Germain George Germain has so far been an active member when it comes to leading British military, especially pertaining to American rebellion. His first battle was the Battle of Fontenoy, where he led the charge of the Duke of Cumberland’s infantry in 1745. Following this, he was promoted to major general in 1755 where he continued to actively lead and conduct military forces, with especially active military service during the Seven Years’ War. He has consistently been very involved with forming British strategy for combating the American rebellion. 9. Thomas Villiers Thomas Villiers currently serves as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. As the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaser, Villiers is responsible for advising the Prime Minister on government policy, implementing government business, overseeing committees and task forces, and providing oversight on cabinet policies. As a well educated, powerful, and rich man, he has much influence over domestic and foreign policies. Villiers is a very patriotic man and will stop at nothing to guarantee the success and the continuation of the great nation that he calls home. He is willing to take great steps to prevent tedious situations from arising and has the money and power to support these firm philosophies. 10. John Montagu Being a naval officer at a time so pressing as this with war eering in with the rebel Americans, it is vital that he takes careful and calculated plans to execute while in committee. Along with this, a commander at the North American Station can prove to be extremely powerful, as they hold a large grasp over the ins and outs of the Americans, and are enabled towards potentially eavesdropping on information that might not be within his payroll. Work steadily and sneakily, Britain is counting on you. 11. George Townshend Based on his extensive leadership experience in previous jobs and studies, he soon rose to the top. Graduating from St. John’s College and becoming the captain in the 7th regiment of Dragoons in 1745, he proved what it took to his elders what it meant to flourish. However, with war nearing closer and closer, Townshend must refurbish his expertise to succeed in the long run, and do whatever it takes to end victorious. Holding vast influence over the military and other sectors that coincide with this should come as a large advantage, and he should utilize this both in and outside of committee. 12. Lord Hillsborough Lord Hillsborough, though having held a seat in Parliament for Warwick from 1741 to 1756, is most prominently known for his position of Secretary of State of the Colonies as well as President of the Board of Trade. Both of these roles took place from 1768 to 1772. He especially worked to manage American rebellion immediately following the passage of the Townshend acts. He has, both in and out of office, continuously opposed any concessions to the American colonists. 13. William Barrington William Barrington served as Secretary at War during the Seven Years’ War. Following this title, he took on the role of Chancellor of the Exchequer as of 1761. He has also continuously shows principle support for a Standing Army. He has other political ties as well, seeing as his brother is Shute Barrington, the bishop of Durham. Though a member of the Whig party, he served briefly under the ministry John Stuart, who was a Tory prime minister from 1762 to 1763. 14. Richard Rigby Richard Rigby, although often ignored by his superiors, holds much power and influence of the British armed forces. As Paymaster of the Forces, Richard Rigby is responsible for managing the funds of the British army. He has the capability to determine which areas in battle will receive the most funding and which fights will not be worth the cost. On top of this noble position, Rigby is the Chief Secretary for Ireland. The Chief Secretary for Ireland is a British position that is responsible for Irish affairs and is the second most important political figure in Ireland. With his vast wealth to back up his decisions Rigby is a very powerful man. 15. Charles James Fox Charles James Fox is most prominently known for being a leader of the opposition. A young politician, he is the son of Henry Fox, who was a leading Whig.
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