THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION 1700 1774
THE AMERICAN ENLIGHTENMENT INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL REVOLUTION
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He imposed policies that strengthened Britain’s empire.
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He tried to make Parliament bend to his will.
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He worked closely with Parliament and the cabinet.
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He was unable to appoint his own ministers.
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Detailed explanation-1: -in what way did george III impact the british government? he tried to make parliament bend to his will. regulate colonial trade. why did colonists resent the new taxes imposed by parliament after 1763?
Detailed explanation-2: -During his 59-year reign, he pushed through a British victory in the Seven Years’ War, led England’s successful resistance to Revolutionary and Napoleonic France, and presided over the loss of the American Revolution.
Detailed explanation-3: -Early in 1776, King George consented to the hiring of thousands of Hessian mercenaries to assist the British troops already in America in crushing the rebellion. The Revolutionary War lasted nearly eight years, largely because King George refused to surrender the colonies.
Detailed explanation-4: -On October 26, 1775, King George III speaks before both houses of the British Parliament to discuss growing concern about the rebellion in America, which he viewed as a traitorous action against himself and Great Britain.
Detailed explanation-5: -In this speech in October 1775, George III declares the colonies in rebellion and authorizes the use of force to put down the insurrection. The King accuses American political leaders of engaging in a conspiracy to confuse and inflame the people.