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What policy did William Petty Fitzmaurice Shelburne adopt while secretary of state that was not supported by much of anyone?

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Appointed (1766) secretary of state in Chatham's cabinet, he adopted a policy of conciliation toward the North American colonies, but he was supported neither by his colleagues nor George III, and he resigned in 1768.

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