<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section is empty . You can help by adding to it . (January 2011) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section is empty . You can help by adding to it . (January 2011) </Td> </Tr> <P> By 1763 the British government had an extreme shortage of money, though not as severe as that facing the French government . The collapse of the alliance with the Prussians ended that costly involvement, and by late 1762 the war around the world was winding towards a close . In Britain the new Bute Ministry had taken full control of government, following the departure of Newcastle in March 1762 after a power struggle . The government agreed to an armistice and began fresh negotiations with the French in Paris directed by the Duke of Bedford . </P> <P> In Britain the negotiations that proceeded to the peace agreement proved hugely controversial . Strong opposition, led principally by Newcastle and Pitt, was raised against the terms which were perceived to be exceedingly lenient towards France and Spain . A mob went so far as to attack a carriage carrying George III in protest at the alleged betrayal . Nonetheless Bute felt the war needed to be brought to an end, and the terms on offer were reasonable . </P>

Which of the following was not a direct result of the seven years war