1/ The Declaration of Independence Listed 27 Grievances.
Several of King George's abuses seem particularly relevant today. King George:
1. Refused his Assent to Laws necessary for the public good.
7. Obstructed immigration and discouraged population growth.
Several of King George's abuses seem particularly relevant today. King George:
1. Refused his Assent to Laws necessary for the public good.
7. Obstructed immigration and discouraged population growth.
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8. Blocked the establishment of judiciary powers.
9. Made judges dependent on his will for their jobs and pay.
10. Created new offices and sent swarms of officers to harass colonists.
16. Cut off colonial trade with other parts of the world.
17. Imposed taxes without colonial consent.
18. Deprived colonists of the right to trial by jury.
19. Transported colonists overseas to be tried for pretended offenses.
20. Abolished colonial laws and altered governments arbitrarily.
25. Incited domestic rebellions and encouraged Native American attacks.
History doesn’t repeat—but it sure likes to echo.