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Colonial Leaders

Question 10 • FL-2100010-M/J United States History A-CR

What did King George III want during his reign?

Answer

A

to increase the authority of the prime minister and reduce taxes for the colonies

B

for the members of Parliament to have total authority over the American colonies

C

to increase his personal influence over Britain and its American colonies

D

for Britain to have less influence over the American colonies, which he believed should be independent

Explanation

King George III sought to strengthen his own influence over the British government and its American colonies. He opposed efforts by the colonies to govern themselves more independently, so choice C, “to increase his personal influence over Britain and its American colonies,” is correct. Choice D describes the opposite of his position.

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