Question

Which is a violation of the colonists' rights by King George III, as described in the Declaration of Independence?

A. He insulted their representatives personally.
B. He demanded personal approval of each colonial member of Parliament.
C. He advocated the abolition of slavery.
D. He forced colonists to house British soldiers.

Answer 1

Following is a violation of the colonists rights by King George 3,as described in The Declaration of Independence:

• ( D.) He forced colonists to house British soldiers.

In 1765,Parliament passed the Quartering Act,outlining the conditions and locations in which British soldiers are to find room and board in the American Colonies.The colonists were supposed to provide barracks to british soldiers.

Answer 2

The correct answer is "D"

Quartering Act by this act, on May 15, 1765, the British Crown imposed on the settlers the obligation to provide shelter and food to the 10,000 soldiers who arrived from the metropolis, first in barracks and public houses and then directly in their homes.

It was another means by which the crown tried to increase its control over the colonies and impose other measures such as taxes.