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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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King george the third was responsible for what action?
He was responsible for taxing the colonists, and for the Stamp Act.
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 did the colonists owe allegiance to?
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How did the declaration of Independence portray King George the 3?
they were basically pissed off about king george taxing them to death and blocking off trade with other countries. King George ruling them and abusing his power.
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