Question

In the Declaration of Independence, whom did the Americans indict for "repeated injuries and usurpations"? A) King George III, because of the crown's apparent intention to establish despotism B) Parliament, because of the oppressive legislation that it had passed over ten years C) British merchants, because their drive for personal profits had caused them to ignore the greater good of the empire D) The king's ministers, because they had refused to compromise and had turned the king and Parliament against the colonies

Answer 1

The correct answer is: In the Declaration of Independence, whom did the Americans indict for "repeated injuries and usurpations"?  

A) King George III, because of the crown's apparent intention to establish despotism

The declaration of independence indicted King George III for 27 charges of abuse for the purpose of establishing a tyrannical government. King George, amongst other abuses, interfered with the judicial processes and  the civil rights. Other abuses included the destruction of the colonists rights to self-rule. The liberty of trade was also shut off and the imposing of taxes without the consent of colonial legislatures.  

Answer 2

Answer: A) King George III, because of the crown's apparent intention to establish despotism

Explanation: For much of the document, the Declaration of Independence cites, ‘He has:.’ This "He" is King George III, because of the crown's apparent intention to establish despotism. He was a convenient target, though Parliament shared much of the blame.