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King George III

Definition

King George III was the British monarch who reigned from 1760 to 1820. He is known for his role in the loss of control over the American colonies, as he implemented policies that led to increased tensions and eventually to the American Revolution.

Analogy

Imagine King George III as a strict parent who tries to control every aspect of their child's life. However, this excessive control leads to rebellion and the child ultimately breaking free.

Related terms

American Revolution: The American Revolution refers to the war fought by the American colonies against Great Britain from 1775 to 1783, resulting in their independence.

Taxation without representation: This phrase describes the grievance of the American colonists who were being taxed by Britain without having any say or representation in British Parliament.

Declaration of Independence: The Declaration of Independence was a document adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declaring that the thirteen American colonies were independent states and no longer part of the British Empire.