Lost in the "Mad King George" mythos is that George III was still largely quite competent during the Revolutionary War era. This is more like trying to hand him unilateral, autocratic control over tax policy in 1811 instead of appointing a regent.

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fun random fact, the Tea Act of 1773, which levied rates on tea that eventually led to the boston tea party was an effective rate of about 20-25%

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