The War of Jenkins's Ear: A Deadly Serious Conflict
The War of Jenkins's Ear: A Deadly Serious Conflict Despite its ridiculous name, the war was a real conflict between the two greatest sea powers of the day—Great Britain and Spain. At stake were all the riches of the New World. Here's What You Need to Know: In the British press and among the people, opinion swung toward war and how it should be conducted. In the 1700s, the Spanish empire in the Caribbean was a lucrative trade monopoly directed from Madrid, with Cadiz designated as the official port for trade to and from Spain and its colonies. Cadiz was also the collection point for the ki...
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