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What position caused controversy for Rodney in 1781?
Prime Minister
Admiral of the White
Governor of Jamaica
Capture of Sint Eustatius
Answer
The capture of Sint Eustatius, a Dutch colony in the Caribbean, brought controversy upon British Admiral George Rodney in 1781. Rodney seized the island without authorization, capturing a vast amount of contraband intended for the American rebels. While this act was initially met with praise and financial rewards, it later drew criticism and accusations of misconduct due to the lack of a formal declaration of war against the Netherlands.
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