Britain had been surprised by the sudden Prussian offensive but now began shipping supplies and ₤670,000 (equivalent to ₤89.9 million in 2015) to its new ally. A combined force of allied German states was organised by the British to protect Hanover from French invasion, under the command of the Duke of Cumberland. The British attempted to persuade the Dutch Republic to join the alliance, but the request was rejected, as the Dutch wished to remain fully neutral. Despite the huge disparity in numbers, the year had been successful for the Prussian-led forces on the continent, in contrast to disappointing British campaigns in North America. COUNT 5
QSN1 How did Britain Protect Hanover? ANS1 combined force of allied German states was organised by the British to protect Hanover QSN2 How did the British support Prussia? ANS2 shipping supplies and ₤670,000 QSN3 Why did the Dutch reject Britain's offer to join the alliance? ANS3 the Dutch wished to remain fully neutral QSN4 Who had done better, the Prussians in Europe or the Brits in North America? ANS4 successful for the Prussian-led forces on the continent, in contrast to disappointing British campaigns in North America. QSN5 Who led the force to defend Hanover? ANS5 under the command of the Duke of Cumberland