Question

Read the following excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, and read the question that follows."—Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such isnow the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. Based on the Declaration of Independence, how would the patriots describe King George 111?

A. Out of touch with the colonies
B. Terrifying
C. As a tyrant
D. As an ally

Answer 1

c

Explanation:

The colonists thought of King George III as a tyrant, which is evident when looking at the founding documents of the United States and the political parties. The Constitution created separation of powers so nobody would be able to become a tyrant or dictator. There are checks and balances to keep people from gaining too much power and overtaking the government. When looking into the political parties later on, there were the Anti-federalists, who did not want a strong central government because they did not want another King George, who they just got out of a war with.