What did Rodney capture in 1762?
Jamaica
Martinique
Gibraltar
Barbados
Answer
The capture of Martinique by British troops under Admiral Rodney in 1762 was a pivotal moment in the Seven Years' War. This British victory not only expanded their control over the Caribbean but also marked a significant setback for France, who relinquished control of the island as part of the 1763 Treaty of Paris.
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