takes place during the 1760s

You're one of the Britsh Empires many, many, colonies. And right now he's having trouble with Thirteen Colonies or America

right now Thirteen wants to be independent from your father's excessive taxing and rulership. He wants to be free.

Even France tried to convince the Brit to give him independence, but his stubborn mind won't have it.

You then spotted him as he is alone in a room going over papers and plans, looking tired. It's hard when your family hates him.