George III of the United Kingdom

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    America didn’t want to be in Britain’s control because King George the Third, England’s king at that time, set up unjust laws. He made taxes for certain things, and the colonists had to pay for things they used in their everyday life, like

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    George Washington and General Cornwallis had agreed to meet to discuss important issues and matters. They met at a restaurant to make sure they remain civil with each other. “General Cornwallis, how are you?” George Washington asked while extending his hand for a handshake. “I am doing well General Washington. And you?” he said while shaking General Washington’s hand. “I am doing well.” They sit at a table and ask for water to drink and order their meals. The restaurant is small with not many people

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    The Boston Massacre happened because of Captain John Goldfinch not replying to the apprentice Edward Garrick. He ignored the young apprentice and kept walking he complained to his friend then the Private Hugh White replies that the captain is a gentleman. Then White conked Edward in the head. This is how the conflict started. If Goldfinch had just told him he had paid, the conflict may not started. When the apprentice left and came back with friends, they started throwing snowballs at the sentry

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    This document was basically a break up letter form the colonies to Great Britain it was a formal document telling the king that we were done working for you we had enough of your hereditary rule.we were very civil in sending Great Britain the document of independence and not sending a Tarred and Feathered tax collected with a formal document full of foul language. Respectively we sent out thoughts to Great Britain and it’’s monarch telling it’s people that the thirteen colonies were no longer part

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    King George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was born on this day in London, on 3 November 1777. Her Royal Highness was the fifth daughter of the royal couple. Christening still happened in the olden days because Princess Sophia was christened on 1 December 1777, in the Great Council Chamber at St James's Palace by the Archbishop of Canterbury who was known as Frederick Cornwallis. It should be noted that HRH had three godparents, all of whom were represented by proxies. King George III

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    passed the coercive acts on Massachusetts they could pass it on any colony. The congress considered boycotts and petitions as a form of rebellion but still didn’t want to declare independence. This is another examples of the colonies yet again being united together and having Britain as their common

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    The singer/actress Julie Andrews is known to many younger generations as Mary Poppins, or Queen Clarisse Renaldi, but what younger generations don’t know is how this wonderful actress came into stardom. Julie Andrews was born Julia Elizabeth Wells on October 1st, 1935. Her parents were Elizabeth and Edward wells. Her parents divorced during the outbreak of World War II, and her mother remarried a man named Ted Andrews in 1943. Julie began singing when she was eight years old. Her step father, “Pops”

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    King George III A lot of people know about King George III. Some people haven’t even heard his name before; however he made a big impact and he should be well known. King George III’s father was strong headed man when it came to the government. His father grew up thinking he need to restore the constitutional power of the monarchy. When George III had a say in the government, his father was against him. They hated each other and never had a close relationship. Being the eldest of his family

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    Patriot Cultural Assignment      “The Patriot” is an excellent movie. It may very well be one of the most exciting and moving war-drama movies of all time. There are very few films today that even come close to touching upon the American Revolution, which is why “The Patriot” is of such importance. Nonetheless, during the film the actual American Revolution takes a back seat and allows the center of the story to revolve around Benjamin Martin (played by Mel Gibson)

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    unelected House of Lords and monarchy in what he called a "mixed state”. It is interesting to note that the British system of government hasn't changed for the last 300 years and the current Queen holds exactly the same constitutional powers as King George III (virtually none). It is a historical irony that the American colonists fought for independence from a democratically elected Parliament and Prime Minister and having gained independence created

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