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because, the French and Indian war was over and it cost a lot of money. King George the third thought that it wasn't fair that he had to pay everything when he and his army was protecting the colonists. He thought that it would be fair that the colonists pay him for things that came from Britain.

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Q: When did king george III start taxing the colonists?
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King george the third was responsible for what action?

He was responsible for taxing the colonists, and for the Stamp Act.


What colony was King George III in?

King George was not in a colony. He was the ruler of Great Britain at the time. He was taxing the colonists to pay off his dept for the French and Indian War.


How was King George lll involved in the American Revolution?

The action was taxing the colonists for no reason. It was also called taxation without representation.


Who refuses to listen to the cries of colonist responsible for taxing colonist?

I'm unsure of your question. If you mean who was responsible for taxing the American colonists and refused to listen to their cries. It was both King George III and the British Parliament.


What did King George believe the colonists were acting like?

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What argument did the author of the Declaration of Independence give for declaring the colonies free from British control?

- King George III violated the rights of the colonists by taxing and passing unfair laws; British army violated the colonists rights too


How did great Britain and king george the third plan to pay for the french and Indian war?

dont know you tell me or else


How much money did king george 3 get from the taxing?

899.00 895.00


Who did the colonists owe allegiance to?

king george 2 king george 1 king george 3


Why were colonist angry about british taxes?

colonist were upset because king george III was only taxing them 3 cents which means 30 bucks now and he was only taxing them becacause king george III needed money for the french and Indian war


What did King George tax?

King George III taxed sugar, molasses, and rum. He also was responsible for the stamp act. He taxed all legal documents that required a stamp before any circulation.


Why did the British government decide to begin taxing the American colonists?

They taxed them because the british king wanted the money.