1. Discuss what was expected of King George and how the king felt like a father to the men, women, and children in America.
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2. Discuss how Britain had fought in the French and Indian War and how they had accumulated a huge amount of debt. What were the king’s reasons for taxing the colonists? How did the colonists feel about the taxation? Discuss the term “no taxation without representation.”
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3. Discuss how the colonies resented the power of colonial governors and how the king wanted strict control over legislatures. What did the king do to Massachusetts to punish them for the Boston Tea Party? Why did King George say that he felt as strong as a lion after the battle of Lexington and Concord?
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4. Discuss why the Americans would not give up.
5. When Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown to General Washington, how did King George feel?
6. Discuss how colonists were able to go up against such a powerful nation. Do you feel that the Americans could have won without the help from France? How did the colonists’ defense of their own land, principles, and beliefs help them win the Revolutionary war?
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ReplyDeleteWhat was expected of the King they deepened on him to be loyal, kind, and a good leader. The colonists thought of him as a father because he was very kind and respectful to espousal the ladies. Instead of them kissing his hand he kissed theirs. Be live it or not but at one point he was very kind and shy. But after a wile that started to change. he became mean and selfish thought of no one but him self.
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DeleteSkyler, I agree with you. That the colonists depended on the king to be loyal, kind, and a good leader. Also, when you said that he was respectful to the ladies. Then you said that things began to change. You are right about all of it. You were also right about how he was selfish. Nice paragraph.
DeleteSkyler I like everything you said. They really did depend on him to be kind and loyal. Especially a good leader. That was weird that he kissed the hands of the ladies and not them kissing his. And after a short period that changed significantly. Great job Skyler.
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DeleteI totally agree with you and I was totally surprised when I read that he was once shy and quiet. I didn't think of him as a very nice man even though he did treat the women fairly, he didn't treat the colonists very well and he didn't care if they were women or not. That is just how I see him and he has left a legacy of foolish mistakes for us all. But other than that I totally agree with you.
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DeleteI totally agree with you, for one, because he was always nice to everybody, especially the Ladies. Two, he did begin to change, as he got older, and started to be mean and selfish. He was very rude to the colonists. The best way to tax the colonists, is to tell the americans at first, then very very slowly, start to raise the taxes. I totally agree with you, and I like how you put the paragraph together.
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ReplyDeleteThe French and Indian war happened because the French had land on the land they wanted. After the war was over the king did not have lot of money to give to the soldiers. The reasons why the king taxed the colonists was because he needed money to buy the soldiers what they needed and to pay for there service, and of coarse to buy things for himself. The colonist hated being taxed so much even for the stuff they didn't use or drink they still got taxed on it. There taxing became known as taxation without representation. This means that the king could tax the colonists all he wanted and there was nothing that they could do about it no way they could stop it.
Skyler, The French and Indian war happend because the French were on British land. The British already owned the land. I agree with you when you said that the colonists had to pay tax because of The French and Indian war. Also, when you said that the soldiers service needed money too. Then you said that the colonists hated the tax. I also agree with when you said that this was called "taxation without Representation." This paragraph was good.
DeleteI don't really agree with you. The french and Indian war started because the french wanted land that the British had the right to and started a war. King George thought the colonists should pay for the war because the war was to protect them from the Indians. The colonist's didn't want to pay for the war because they were the government and they should pay for it. I think the colonists were right the British should pay for it. I don't think I agreed with any thing you said.
DeleteWhat I meant to say was The french and Indian war happened because the French wanted British land sorry for confusing it my bad.
Delete2. I somewhat agree with you. I think that king George just needed money because his country was in serious debt, not because just because of the soldiers. That too but mainly because of the debt. Also taxation without representation is when a group of subjects is taxed without any one to represent them in the government. In this case, Parliament. Nice paragraph though. Good job.
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DeleteI totally agree with you, because the colonists were treated unfairly, and they didn't have a say in it. I also technically wrote the same things as what you did. The soldiers needed to be paid, and England was in debt, so the King decided to tax the colonists unfairly. I agree with everything you said, and your paragraph was well written. Good job.
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ReplyDeleteWhat the colonists hated about the governors was that they hated how mean and cruel they are to them. King George also wanted more control over the colonists. What the King did to Massachusetts for dumping all that tea in the Boston Harbor was he took away all rights from them. The reason he felt like a lion after winning over Lexington and Concord was because he liked knowing that he beat the Americans. He liked felling so successful about beating the Americans.
Skyler I agree with you. First when you said that the colonists hated the governers because they were mean and crule. Second, when you saidthat the king wanted more control over the colonists. Third, when you said that the king took the rights away from Massachusetts. For dumping the tea into the Boston Harbor. Finaly, when you said that the king felt like he was going to win. I agree with everything in your paragraph.
DeleteSkyler I really agree with you. I am very sure that the colonists hated how mean an cruel the governors were. King George was a very greedy man and wanted more control. I really love what you said about how when the colonists dumped the tea he took away all of their rights. He did feel like a lion because he loved the satisfaction of beating the Americans in the battle. I agree with everything you said.
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DeleteI agree with you because the governors really were mean to the colonists. The colonists didn't deserve to be treated that way. They didn't deserve to be taxed unfairly, or ruled unfairly. He did think of himself as a lion, because he thought the war would be easily won. I like how you put your paragraph together to answer the question. Excellent job.
The reason why I agree with you is because you make it so simple. You explain your point so easily and everyone can understand what you are trying to say. The part that I didn't get was when the king felt like a lion and hadn't won both battles. He only won one of the battles too. If you're saying you feel like a lion you better have won both battles handly. I hated how the government treated the colonists so poorly. They really deserved better.
Delete1) King George felt like a father because he was a king! He could say and do whatever he wanted. He could boss people around just like a father would do. The colonists looked up to him. He was expected to to rule the land fairly. He was also expected to be polite, respectful, and honest. King George was a father to the land, he could make almost all of the decisions.
ReplyDeleteI so agree with you Allie why he is thinks he is a father. And he was expected to be fair and kind but that changed after a wile. He became cruel and selfish.
Delete1 reply. I somewhat agree with you. I think that he felt like a father because everyone looked up to him. He had a great responsibility to care for his people. Just like a father his children. I do agree that he could make the laws but I don't think that is what made him feel like a king. Nice paragraph Alison.
DeleteI also somewhat agree with you Allison. First of all, I agree with you on what you wrote about how he was expected to be polite, respectful and honest, as all Kings should. I disagree with you on what you wrote about how he could make most of the decisions, and how the colonists looked up to him. Parliament made most of the decisions, the king actually didn't control everything and everyone. The colonists did not really look up to the king, they actually either could care less about him or despised him. There were some colonists who were really loyalists, and respected the king a lot. I think you made some good points, but some were wrong.
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ReplyDeleteThe colonists never gave up because they hated knowing that if they did they would once again be under command of the King. And like Massachusetts all their right would probably be taken away. So they they tried there hardest to repeal every act that had been placed upon them. They hated that England had rights to tax them as much as they wanted. And they had no say in an way. The only act that seemed to stay was the tea act that was the hardest to get rid of.
Skyler, I agree with you. First when you said that the colonists hated being controled by the king. Second, when you said that all of Massachusetts rights would be taken away. Third when you said that the colonists tried to repel every act that they gave them. Finaly, when you said that the tea act was the hardest to get rid of. I think this paragraph was a well thought-out plan. I agree on everything.
Delete4 reply. I agree. I think that they didn't give up because they knew if they lost, they couldn't get another chance. The king would send more soldiers, make more acts, and be even more of a tyrant. The colonists knew that they had to win, no question. Nice paragraph! You did a good job.
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DeleteI agree because the colonists couldn't stand being ruled over the King again. They wanted to tell King George that they wouldn't give up easily. Even if they didn't stand a chance against the biggest, and most well trained army in the world. They knew they needed to fight for freedom no matter what happens to them. I like your paragraph as well.
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ReplyDeleteAfter General Cornwallis surrendered Yorktown to General Washington everyone thought that it was over. But the King would not here of it. So he sent a letter to the Secretary of Stare for America saying that this defeat has not changed anything on what they were going to do. After this he prohibited the government of thinking of peace. After this was decided he was not aloud to fight the war by himself and he was not aloud to chop off the heads of those that voted for peace. But after ho lost all the American colonists he had nightmares about it. He said that he never wanted this to happen he just wanted to teach them a lesson.
Skyler, I agree with you. First you said that the king sent a letter to the SSA. That it said that the defeat had not changed anything in their plan. Second, when you said that the king was not allowed to chop of people's heads. And third, when you said that the king had to teach the colonists a lesson. That the king had nightmares about it. So, I agree with your paragraph very much.
Delete5 reply. I somewhat agree. I think that the king went into a state of shock when the colonists won. The colonists were just a bunch of ragtag farmers and militia men. Britain had all of the odds in their favor. The king didn't know that the Americans had started a new type of warfare that crushed European warfare. The king wouldn't let his nation lose. He even had it forbidden that any of Parliament vote for peace. But, regardless of his actions, they did vote for peace. Nice paragraph!
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DeleteI agree because the King did not want the war to be over, even though it was plain to see, that it was. The King wanted what he called "Justice" to the colonists. He thought what he was doing was right, because, he is after all, a King. But the parliament disagreed, and allowed there to be peace. Your paragraph was well written, and I enjoyed reading it.
After the French and Indian War, England was in a lot of dept. The King wanted to get the money back, so they decided to tax the colonists. The king thought that this was a great idea. But, the colonists said that he had no right to tax them. They also said that it was unfair. "no taxation without representation", meant that if the king taxed them, they should have a say in what to be taxed. The colonists were happy with the king until he taxed them.
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DeleteI so agree with you Allie England was in huge dept because the King wanted all his money back. So he taxed the colonists. Your paragraph is very good you mentioned very thing. Also agree with about why he was so unfair because he taxed the colonists and they no say in it.
DeleteAllison, I like that you remembered that the King thought that taxing the colonists was a good idea. Unfortunately, the colonists did not agree with King George. I agree that perhaps the colonists would have been more understanding of taxes if they would have had a say in what is taxed
DeleteAllison, I agree with every thing you said. I agree that the king thought that it was a great idea to tax the colonist. I also agree that the colonists thought it was unfair. I think King George was being a little bit unfair. Another thing I agree with is that the colonists were happy with the king util he started to tax them.
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ReplyDeleteThey were able to go up against because they had the French to help them and they were very angry with King George. I feel that they probably could not of because they really had nothing to fight with . Wile the French had men and weapons to fight with. What I think helped them the most to win the war was there believes because they believed in rights for everyone and that's what they were mostly fighting for. There right to be able to drink there tea and use other items with out having to tax for them. What they really wanted was to just have all there rights back.
Skyler, I agree with you. First, you said that they had the French help them. Second, when you said that the French had weapons and the Americans didn't. Third when you said that they hed a belief to fight for. They had freedom to fight for. Finaly, when you said they were angery and they had to pay taxes. All of the things you said were so true!
DeleteSkyler I truly like everything you said. The French did help them significantly. I don't think the colonists could have won without the French either. Also the Americans were very overpowered but when the French joined the fight that all changed. I also think their beliefs helped them a lot to win the war. I would have hatted paying taxes to a country so far away. You did a great job Skyler.
DeleteSkyler, I agree with you. I agree that the colonists wouldn't of won without French. I also agree that if they didn't believe in their rights they would be less strounger. They want their right bad. They also don't want to be taxed.
Delete6 reply. Not just because of the French. The Americans adapted to the British style of warfare. They used guerrilla warfare. Since the British lined up in the open and fired in volleys, the colonists hid in the environment. They used rifles, which are much more accurate than muskets. They hid in the environment, hit their target and ran to a new position. All the French did was send a couple of generals and their fleet. The fleet didn't even come until the very last battle. But even still, nice paragraph!
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ReplyDeleteThe colonists did not like the colonel governors. The colonists thought that they did not have power over them. Especially when they taxed them. The king punished Massachusetts by taking away the right for them to govern themselves. After all that, the king said that he would be firm, firm, firm. He also said that he felt as strong as a lion. But, little did he know that all the things he did to the colonists would add up.
2. I somewhat agree with you. I think that king George just needed money because his country was in serious debt, not because just because of the soldiers. That too but mainly because of the debt. Also taxation without representation is when a group of subjects is taxed without any one to represent them in the government. In this case, Parliament. Nice paragraph though. Good job. Nice paragraph though. Good job.
Delete4. The Americans would not give up because of a few reasons. First the Americans didn't want to be controlled. The Americans wanted to be free. Second, the Americans wanted to show the king that they could take care of their self. Lastly, the Americans didn't want to pay tax on almost everything. They wanted to be free citizens. The Americans couldn't give up because they were way to close to beating the king.
ReplyDeleteI agree with some of what you said. I agree that they wanted to be free. I also agree that they wanted to beat the king. I didn't think it was because they didn't want to be controlled. I don't think it was because they wanted to show that they could take care of their self either. I can get how you think that they wanted to be free but not all of what you said. But other than that it was a great paragraph.
Delete5. When Lord Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington, the king had lots of feelings. First when Lord North said "It's all over!", the king said that it was not. Then, King George wrote a letter to the Secretary of State for America. In the letter he said that the defeat did not effect his plans. King George was so unhappy that he forgot to date the letter. The king was obviously nervous.
ReplyDelete6. The Americans might have won the war without France. That was a close call. The Americans were very angry. They would fight to the death. They would have freedom or death. The Americans believed that they could win. They set their minds to it and they won! They had help from France. France had a lot more weapons than the Americans did. The Americans were ready to fight and get the freedom that they deserve.
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ReplyDeleteKing George III was expected to basically stop being a boy. When he became King he had a duty to his country, he was supposed to keep things in order and he needed to prove he was a good king. And the reason that it said tat he felt like a father is because he was a King and King's are responsible for a country. It kind of relates to how our teachers sort of feel like our parents because they are responsible for us. When you have a responsibility to take care of others and to keep their country safe and running you need to step up and be a stud. And his,"children," in America were misbehaving and like any parent or leader, when people mess around or goof off and aren't doing what they are supposed to and doing what is right you want them to know that that isn't how it works for as long as you are around. He felt that they needed to be punished for their actions and he didn't think of how they felt when he punished them. That is why he felt like a father figure to the colonies.
Ami I completely agree with you. He was just a normal boy, and suddenly he is expected to rule a country? That just sound wrong if he was one day going to be king, you would think that they would have made sure he was well trained. He did do relatively good job at being king for such short notice and he kept it up until he started ignoring the colonists
DeleteAmi I agree with you that he had to stop being a boy and step up. To keep things in order I thought he needed to be brave for whatever the country needed. Because he is a leader he needed to be responsible. I also believe that he should have let go to the colonists instead of taxing them. I think that doesn't show he cares about his people. That is what i believe.
DeleteI agree Ami, King George was expected to stop being a boy. To show he was a good king. He was supposed to keep things in order. King George was the father to many. People in England and in America. When the colonists misbehaved he thought they needed to be punished. He intended to teach them a lesson. Even that didn't happen.
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ReplyDeleteWhen a country is at war they have to have men go without work and without a job and without any way to support themselves. They have to pay for all the clothes and the food and a way to keep all their soldiers alive. It is hard when you have men going to war, having to support them so you can win, and then having so many men die in the end. Plus they had to pay for guns and ammo and all the weapons. Basically if the soldiers could find anything useful to use in the battles they would take it. That is why they were in debt from the war. The king taxed the colonists because they had gone to war with the French in the French and Indian War and they had lost ammo, guns, men and dignities. They had lost a lot of money and they had to make up for it in his opinion. The colonists felt like the taxation was not fair. The king was taxing and for his excuses he said he was paying for the army that was keeping them safe and he had several excuses but he also was keeping a lot of the money and he wasn’t being fair. This was also known as taxation without representation. A lot of the colonists would yell,” NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!!!” Which meant that they opposed the way the king undoubtedly taxed them more than the people in England.
As always, I agree with everything that you wrote. I agree with you mostly on what you wrote about how the King kept making excuses on why he was taxing the colonists. Yes, he was taking some of the taxes to pay for the war, and yes, some of it was for good reasons, but most were going into a government's treasury a sea away. I also agree with you on what you wrote about, "Taxation without representation". The colonists did not have any representation in parliament, so to protest they shouted. " Taxation without representation". Obviously, I agree with you, and I think your paragraph was very smooth and well written.
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ReplyDeleteThey didn’t like how he had a strict control over the legislature because they didn’t exactly see eye to eye with him on anything. To them King George III was a dumb human being that wasn’t fair and they didn’t like him. In fact, that was just the understatement of the year. The colonists that were no longer loyal HATED King George III and they didn’t see him fit to be king. The king punished the colonists for throwing the tea into the Boston harbor because they had basically thrown all that money away and he was mad. He felt as strong as a lion after the Battle of Lexington and Concord because he thought that he had defeated them and shown them that they couldn’t mess with him anymore.
I so agree with you on why the colonists hated knowing that he had such strict control over the them. And you are right king George was not fit to be a king in anyway. He deserved what he got. He deserved to feel powerless to feel defeated. At one point he may have felt like a lion after Battle Lexington but know he feels defeated which he deserved.
DeleteAmi i agree that they had strict control over the legislature. I didn't think about they didn't exactly have a eye. He was very dumb. That definitely wasn't fun for the colonists it wasn't fair either. I happen to say he felt that no one can defeat him. That no one can mess with him he is the superior person. He was wrong.
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ReplyDeleteThe Americans wouldn’t give up because they knew that they had to do what was right and they had to stand up to him to get their freedom that wouldn’t get what they wanted until he had surrendered or made a fair deal and they wouldn’t back down even if it meant having so many men die for them. When you know that you need to do the right thing why would you give up on it? Freedom was like a dream for the colonists until they finally did something about it.
I so agree with you freedom was like a dream to them until they did something about it. They hated knowing that if they did give up they would back to were they started. They hated all the laws and acts that put upon. So when they finally started fighting for there freedom is when that dark cloud that hung over there heads finally started to go away.
DeleteAmi I love everything you said. The colonists wanted freedom so they decided to go get it. Freedom was definetly a dream up until then. The small little idea got tossed around until someone did something about it. I really like what you said about they were not going to give up until they won. That question is a very good one to " When you know that you need to do the right thing why would you give up on it?". I really like everything you said.
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ReplyDeleteHe felt like he had won the war but it wasn’t over yet. He felt like he had shown the colonists that he was the biggest baddest king that England has ever had. The colonists did not feel that way though and they knew that it wasn’t the end of it. When Lord Cornwallis surrendered Yorktown to General Washington he also probably felt like they were losing control of the situation. That is what King George III felt like in my opinion unless I didn’t comprehend the question correctly.
You are so right he may have felt like a winner but really the war was not over he had just made it worse. I think George Washington may have felt like he won, very proud, very happy, and satisfied with the thought of General Cornwallis surrendering to him.
DeleteAmi Everything you said was what I said, you took the words right out of my mind. The Americans beat the English because we won the war. When general Cornwallis surrendered I think that King George thought he was losing control of the war and eventually we won. When the Americans won it did two things. First it surprised the king because someone told him the Americans would surrender. Also it gave the Americans the drive they needed to win the war. All in all I love everything you said.
DeleteI agree with all of what you just said. I wish i would have put things like he was the biggest and baddest king ever in my paper. I loved how you explained it. It made it so readable and understandable. I really liked how you said he thought he was the biggest and baddest king. I really wish i had that in my paper. You had the perfect amount of everything in your paper. Nice paper Ami I thought it was awesome.
Delete1. King George felt like a father to the colonies because of his personality. He had payed for the colonists adventure into the new world. He thought he was a good king but he truly not. Due to his ideas of how to run a country the colonists hated him. He also thought he was doing everything right by also taxing the colonists severely. King George was insane.
ReplyDeleteI kinda agree with you. I agree that you thought that he was insane that's for sure. I disagree with the part when you said he felt like a father because of his personality. It was kinda fuzzy. I wasn't really sure what you meant by that. I also agree that you said that he thought he was doing the right thing by taxing the colonists but really wasn't. Honestly I feel that he was unfit to be king in my opinion. Like you said King George was a horrible king.
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ReplyDeleteThey came together as a nation and they used tactics and faith to guide them through. I do believe that they still would’ve won because they had great men and boys fighting for them and they were supported by many and even though the British had the best armies in the world, the colonists had heart. They defended their land, principles, and beliefs and that helped them keep hope in their hearts and faith in their heads. I truly believe that the colonists were great people and had heart.
I so agree with you even though the British had better stronger men the colonists remained stronger and had more heart then they ever did. And you are right the colonists deserved to win the war because they had more faith then the British did. They were there for freedom and the British was there to get back King George's Pride or so that he can feel like a lion again.
Delete1. King George was expected to be a loyal and respecting king to his people and a good leader to them. He felt like a father to the colonists and his people because of his responsibility as king to take care of them. He payed for everything to start the colonies in the New World. The colonists did not like him because of his taxes in the colonies and he was not a very good king. He thought he was doing everything perfect,but he really was not.
ReplyDelete2. The french and Indian war started because the french wanted land that the British had the right to and started a war. King George thought the colonists should pay for the war because the war was to protect them from the Indians. The colonist's didn't want to pay for the war because they were the government and they should pay for it. I think the colonists were right the British should pay for it. At first the king was well liked by the colonists but was later hated. Wars cost countrys a lot of money so the king taxed the colonists severely.
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ReplyDeletesoldiers. They had spent a lot of money on supplies and weapons,which basically made Britain go bankrupt after they won the war. The king of England decided to tax the colonies in the New World because they had a lot of Britain's money. The colonies hated
these taxes,and started to say"Taxation without representation"because they had no say in these taxes.
1. King George was expected to point his toes out not in. Put his elbows on the table and not gobble his food. He had to change his ways completely. He could not be the little boy he used to be. King George had to stop them if they were doing stuff wrong. He had to make decisions for the people. That is exactly what fathers have to do.
ReplyDeleteGarrett, I like what you had to say about King George's duties and that he was expected to change. In my own opinion, it was probably difficult to know at an early age that you would be king and be expected to take care of people. But I think King George did a good job in taking care of his people, just like a father would.
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ReplyDeleteThe colonists expected King George to be a great king, he was being so nice to everyone at the beginning. He was like a father because he kissed everyone's hands and they kissed his hands, and everything was great.
1. King George was expected to be the father to all people in the empire, and the people in American. The people depend on him to make good choice. They also depend on him to be a good and kind leader. King George felt like a father to the men, women, children in America because he makes their laws and tell them what they can do. He is also like a father because he send ships of food and tea to them. He is also like a father to them because he boss people around. Clearly, King George is like a father.
ReplyDelete3. The colonists hated how mean an cruel the governors were. King George was a very greedy man and wanted more control. When the colonists dumped the tea, he took away all of their rights. He felt like a lion because he loved the satisfaction of beating the Americans in the battle. I believe that king George was unfit to be king of England. The king was running a monarchy and a monopoly at the same time on the colonists.
ReplyDeleteGreat Britain got in Such debt because they had fought in the French and Indian war. Which was a very long battle, so it was very expensive. So that's why King George taxed the colonists. Taxation without representation is King George taxing the colonists without representatives.
ReplyDelete4. The Americans would not give up for multiple reasons. First they were determined. Determined to get straight with England. Also they wanted to show England they are not their dolls to play with. Next they wanted to start their own country by themselves. The colonists felt hat freedom was the best option for them. If I was them I would have done the same thing.
ReplyDeleteThe Americans would definitely not give up for many reasons. They did yes want to get straight. I thought it was more like we can win this. They did want to start a there own country definitely. I maybe would have done the same thing or I would have tried.
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ReplyDeleteMany things are asked of a king. They are expected to do whats right, run their country, protect their people, and make sure nothing bad is happening. King George felt like a father for possibly all these reasons. He felt like he was doing a great job and his people appreciated what he did for them. He felt like he had done so much with his country and felt that they owed him thanks and appreciation for it. The colonies did not feel that way though they felt they were like pets or slaves. Doing what they were told and when they are told otherwise they would be punished. When the colonies started to rebel he felt it necessary to ignore this behavior, and he would regain his father figure over the colonies. Instead it just grew worse and because of him feeling so much like a father and expecting that they would listen to him, in the end lead to the Revolution.
King George felt like a father to the colonists because the colonists depended on him. He was the person that the other colonists got their tea and other things from. Also he made the laws. If he raises the taxes and an American colonists doesn't know about it then that person will be forced to live on a prison ship. If that happens then their family will be left to survive on their own without a father to feed them. That's why people depend on his decisions. He had a lot of peoples lives in his hands. That's why he felt like a father to the American colonists.
ReplyDeleteThe king sent troops over to help fight the French, in the French and Indian war. It is not cheap to feed and shelter soldiers. The king thought that since the war was fought on American soil the Americans should pay for the war. The colonists did not like the taxes. They had as much rights as the people in England. The colonists called it taxation without representation. Tat means people being taxed without a say in the matter.
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ReplyDeleteThe French and Indian War all started when the British and the french had made a deal. That deal was that the french could have the Ohio River Valley but no more. When the french broke that agreement that caused a big stir up in Great Britain, which let to the war. The war caused the British even more dept than they were already in. Since the war was fought on american soil, the king decided to tax the colonists to pay for the damage. Which is weird because the British were the one who came here to fight, not the colonist. I know they helped and all, but the British were the ones who came all the way over seas. The taxes were at inane levels and I'm sure if it were more reasonable prices on the imported goods we would have agreed. The taxes were no were near reasonable so there for began the revolution.
Great paragrph Kailee. I thougt that it was great. I liked how you really detailed your paragraph. You went above and beyond everyone else. I agree with all of it. I can't see why anyone would disagree with your paragraph. Again great paragraph Kailee.
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ReplyDeleteThe colonists resented the governing officials on many ways. First of all they were just normal colonists just like every one else, and yet they were allowed to say what goes and what stays. That is messed up. There was also no say from the people, it was all the either that official's opinion or the kings opinion on the topic they were discussing. So the colonists wanted to show their anger towards this form of government. This act is known as the Boston Tea Party. As a result the King took away Massachusetts right to govern itself. With this new found triumph the King felt as strong as a lion, for keeping his country in order.
5. When Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown to General Washington, King George felt surprised. King George was surprised. He was fighting a much weaker nation with little supplies and the English surrendered to them. He was mad. He was losing to a lesser nation that he owned. The win gave the colonists what they needed too win the war. That is what I inferred from the book.
ReplyDeleteHunter I somewhat agree. When he heard they surrendered it was more like no it is not over. We still have weapons and people we still have guns. He sent a letter to the Americans saying. This won't change anything. It doesn't matter its like it never happens. That is more of what I think happend.
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ReplyDeleteThere were many roles he needed to live up to. King George was expected to make hard decisions that needed to be made. He also would have to have plans foe different thing. There are many things people want in a king leadership,brave and caring. Kings are expected to protect the people. Everyone has different opinions about having a king. The loyalist agreed with the king the cared for his decisions. However the patriots said no i'm not taking this. He should not do this to us. They didn't agree with his decisions a all about taxing and acts.
Ellie I completely agree with you. I agree with what you said about how pepple wan a king to brave and caring. I also like what you said about how there were many roles banking needed to live up to like, making hard decisions and having a plan for everything. I never thought about how everyone had a different opinion about the king. They all thought different about the taxes and weather or not they should have a king to rule them. I agreed to everything you said! Your paragraph was really good!
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ReplyDeleteKing George III was responsible for all the people in all of England and it’s colonies. He felt like he was the new father of the colonists and that he had to take control and hold a firm grip on America. He had believed that the colonists had to be punished for disobedience.
3. The colonists did not like how rude the colonial governors were to them. The king wanted complete control over the colonists. The punishment for the Boston Tea Party was the Boston harbor was closed and Massachusetts loss its power to govern itself. The king felt like a lion because he beat the colonists. He thought they were his slaves. When he beat the colonists he felt like he was teaching them a lesson.
ReplyDelete3. Thank you Garrett, someone finally remembered to answer the question completely. I agree that the king wanted complete control over the colonists, otherwise he wouldn't have felt like he had very disobedient children. I'm not sure I agree that king George thought of the colonists as slaves, he seemed to start out by wanting to be a good king. Maybe he was listening to people in the British Parliament who encouraged him to act that way.
Delete1. A king is expected to do many things. A king is supposed to be a kind and caring ruler you cares about his people. He is supposed to make laws to help his country. He is supposed to be looked up to and to be well liked. He felt like a father to the colonies because he was looked up to. He was needed to run their country. These are the things George needed to be and the things that made him feel like a father.
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ReplyDeleteThe Americans would not give up for many reasons. They didn't want to give up on something that they believed in. They believed that English rule was wrong and that it has used them. They were being taxed at unnecessary heights, their own rights were being taken away, and they were being treated like nothing. The colonists were tired of being treated like nothing more than pieces in the king's game of monopoly. They realized that they were having their rights taken away, rights that no one can take away. When they realized how unfairly that they have been being treated they wanted to put a stop to it. They were the ones who came all the way here. They were the ones who built this settlement. They were not going to let some one all the way across the world take credit for something that they did.
Kailee, I agree with everything you said. I agree that they didn't want to give up on something they believed in. I agree that he taxed them at unecessary prices. I also agree that they what rights. Another thing I agree with is that they didn't want to be treated like nothing.
DeleteKailee, I absolutely love your paragraph! I first of all agree with what you wrote about how the colonists were being treated like dirt. They were being treated like they had to do what England said without one complaint. They didn't have any representation because England thought that they were nothing. Additionally, I agree with you on what you wrote about how they didn't give up on something that they truly believed in. If you had been fighting for so long, why would they give up now? I agree with you about how they worked and prospered on this land, not them, so the colonists should be able to day how they run what they built.
Delete6. The French did helped the Americans significantly. I don't think the colonists could have won without the French. Also the Americans were very overpowered but when the French joined the fight that all changed. I also think their beliefs helped them a lot to win the war. I would have hatted paying taxes to a country so far away. The only reason the colonists were able to go up against England is because they had France to help them. I also think their beliefs helped them win the war.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Hunter. I like how we both agree on how the colonists would not have won if the France didn't come in. The colonists needed help or they were losing thier land. The French helped the colonists a lot and changed the war a lot also.
DeleteKing George might have felt as though the colonists were his children for many reasons. First of all, he might of thought that because he was the king and all the people below him were lesser than him, and they obeyed his every word, just like his real children. The people did what they were told, and sometimes even were more obedient that his actual children. Furthermore, King George might of thought of the colonists as his children because he really did want to do what what was best for them in the beginning. He just did what he thought would be fair, which would be to tax the colonists to pay for the war. THe colonists were just so used to not really be ruled by England, so when this happened they did not like it at all. Obviously, King George thought of the colonists as his children because he was the ruler, and they were to be obedient.
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ReplyDeleteThe king was angry and upset. He was willing to let the colonist run around, and disagreeing with everything. When it came to the time when he was faced with the losing side he was furious. He believed that his troops were the best in the world. What he didn't realized was that its not the amount of training a soldier had its if he believes in what they're fighting for. General Cornwallis must have felt otherwise about fighting the colonists. He must have known he didn't believe in what he was fighting for, but the Americans did. So while the colonists were fighting with all their will he must have realized that they just didn't have the will power to keep fighting. So he surrendered. The king would not have it though. He was they one in charge and he was the one to tell them when to stop. He would refuse to let the colonists win. When the general surrendered he just couldn't accept it.
Once again, I find myself thinking, "WOW this is a good paragraph!" I, once again, agree with you on everything that you wrote. I like the sentence where you said, " What he didn't realize was that its not the amount of training a soldiers had it if he believes in they're fighting for." That was the best explanation you could get. It was short, but sweet and to the point. It totally makes me understand the topic. I also agree with you on what you wrote about why General Cornwallis surrendered. If I were him, I also wouldn't want to sacrifice anymore soldiers for something that they didn't care about. As always, nice paragraph Kailee!
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ReplyDeleteKing George was already worried about money. King George was spending a lot of money on supplies they needed for war. A government official said they should tax the colonists. King George agreed. The king had may reason why he thought they should tax the colonists. First he needed money for the supplies they needed for the war. He also said the colonists had the benefit of the doubt because they fought on there own soil. The king didn't think it was important if they lost men. They have to obey the English government, but they didn't. The colonists did not agree with the taxation. They thought were are in a new place on are own and your taxing us. It wasn't right for the king to do that. The colonists definitely did something about the situation. The colonists were very angry that they taxed them on tea,sugar,paper, advertisements and many more. That is when the Boston tea party took place. The colonist dumped 342 crates of tea each weighing 320 pounds all because they were angry about taxation. The term taxation without representation is how the colonists didn't have representation for the taxes. They just got taxed they didn't agree to what they would get taxed on. That is my opinion on the taxation situation with the colonists.
2. Britain had to fight to defend their territory. They had to get the french out of their land.It costs a lot of money to fight a war. They were in debt after the seven year war. They decided to tax the colonists. King George thought that the colonists had gained from the war. They had actually lost men and money in the war. They got taxed and didn't have anyone in parliament to represent them. That is taxation without representation. They were being taxed unfairly.
ReplyDelete4. The Americans would not give up because what they get could receive for winning the war was to great. It was freedom from Britain. They would not have pay the stupid taxes anymore. If they lost the war King George would kill some of the colonists and make the colonists pay more taxes. That was the whole reason why the war started. The colonists did not want to pay the taxes. They thought they had the same rights as the people in England.
ReplyDelete5. The king was upset by the loss but he still kept the war going. He did not back down. He still had ships, men, guns, and gunpowder. He was so upset by the defeated that he wrote to the Secretary of State for America. In the letter he said this defeat should not make the smallest difference in our plans. He even dated the letter wrong because of how upset he was. He forget to count the hour and the minute of the writing.
ReplyDeleteGarrett I agree with you. I like how you remembered that King George still had ships, guns, gunpowder, and soildeirs. To fight in a war that is all you practicly needed back then. So King George made a smart choice in my opinion to go back into the war. I bet most people would do the same. I also like how you remembered how frustrated King George was by forgetting the time on the letter he wrote.
DeleteI have an answer to every single question you have asked me to answer, Mr. Lewis. First of all, Britain accumulated a lot of debt during the French and Indian war because of all the things they had to supply the army with. Britain needed to supply shelter, food, clothing, weapons and anything the army might need. The army wasn't exactly small either, so if it cost a lot for one person, then imagine how much it would cost for the whole British army. Furthermore, the king taxed the colonists because of how much the war cost. He thought that because the war was fought on America's soil, that the colonists should have to pay. He thought that the colonists should pay their fair share. After all, they were subjects of England. Equally important, the colonists resented the taxes, they thought that the king had no right to tax them. The colonists didn't think that a King living a sea away should be telling them what to do. The colonists disliked the taxes, so they came up with the saying taxation without representation. Taxation without representation means that the colonists were getting taxed without any one representing them in Parliament. They were angry at Britain, thats for sure.
ReplyDeleteG i agree with you that they got the debt from the supplies they needed. I never thought about the shelter and food. I just thought about the guns and weapons. I agree that he wanted to tax the colonists to get money. That how the war was fought in American soil so they should have to pay the money. That they were subjects of England. I agree that taxation without representation is when you don't have someone to represent you.
Delete3. The king controlled everything. The British legislators controlled the colonists. The king controlled the legislators. So he ultimately controlled the colonists. The colonists hated being controlled and have no say in government. When the colonists had the Boston Tea Party the king shut down Boston harbor. He also sent more troops to Boston. When the colonists were beaten at Lexington he felt strong as a lion. He thought he had stopped the colonists altogether. He thought that he taught them a lesson. This is what he thought.
ReplyDeleteDavid I agree with everything you said. I agree taht the king had controll of the colonist. I also agree that he felt storng like a lion. Another thing I agree with is that he thought stopped the colonists altogether, but he didn't. Oh and another thing I agree with is he thought that he taught them a lesson.
DeleteI completely agree with everything you said, David. I like how you worded how George had control over the colonists because he control the legislatures. It was really clear and it made me understand the content better. I also agree with you on after the Boston Tea Party, he took away the Boston Harbor and sent more troops, but you forgot to say that he took away the right to have Massachusetts govern itself. I agree with you on what you wrote about how he wanted to teach the colonists a lesson after the Battle of Lexington. King George didn't really think they were at war, because he didn't think that the colonists weren't that big of a threat. I obviously agree with you on everything that you wrote, and you had a very well written paragraph.
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ReplyDeleteI believe that mentally the colonists could have defeated the British. With the number of men though, they really did need the French's help. If the colonist would have had the numbers in troops then, they really truly could have one. The colonists had the right beliefs and they knew what they wanted. They tried to compromise with the British by making sure that they had a part to do in their own government. The British decided to ignore them and have no part in what the colonists wanted. This drove the colonist to the breaking point. They were tired of the king pushing them around, taking away their rights, and making sure they had absolutely no say in the government.
Kailee, I completely agree with you on everything that you wrote. I agree with you on how Britain kind of just ignored them, pushed them aside like they were the ants and England was the ant-eater, so they had to obey whatever England said. They didn't think the colonists really had a right to be represented. I also agree with you on what you wrote about how the colonists wouldn't have won without the help of the French. They were running out of supplies, and most likely would have never gotten as much as they needed without the help of the French. Certainly, I agree with you on everything that you wrote.
DeleteThe colonists Dumped all the tea into the Boston Tea party. To show the colonists were angry. King George toke away being able to govern itself from Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party. King George said he felt like a lion after the battle of Lexington and Concord because he thought they did so well in the battle. That he lead it and he felt strong and proud of himself. King George wanted to take over the legislature so they couldn't make laws or rules. Or use the legislature to there advantage. That is my opinion on what happened and why he thought what he thought.
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Delete1. There was a lot expected of King George III, especially when he was younger. He was expected to keep his elbows off the table, not to gobble his food, stand up straight, learn quickly, and point his toes in the right direction. George had decided that if he was going to be King, that he wanted to be a good one and when he became King, it was important to him that he started out right. King George was concerned about all the people in his empire, including the people in America. He felt responsible for them.
ReplyDelete2. It was an expensive war because England helped colonists fight the Indians and England was on the other side of the ocean. The king believed that the colonists benefitted from Englands help in the war. Since the colonists lost there own men and spent their own money, they didn't think they should have to pay any more. Taxation without Representastion means King George was taxing the Americans but Americans were not represented in English Government.
ReplyDelete3. The colonists didn't believe that King George had control over them or their money. When King George heard about the news of Americans dumping tea into the Boston Harbor, he felt more like a father then ever before. He felt like a father with disobedient children, that he must punish. So to punish the Americans for the Boston Tea Party, King George closed the port of Boston and took away the right of Massachusetts to govern itself. King George said he felt strong as a lion after the Battle of Lexington because Englnad won those battles and he said people would soon see that the Americans would back down, weak as lambs.
ReplyDeleteThe king started to crack down on the colonists. First of all the colonists resented the governors because they did whatever the king wanted them to do, and were extreme loyalists. For the most part, the governors made laws and rules that benefited the king, and not the colonists themselves. Following this further, the king wanted tight control over legislatures because he didn't want them to rebel against him to. The King made the legislatures more controlled so it was hard for them to do anything. Additionally, the king took away the right Massachusetts had to govern itself because of the Boston Tea Party. He wanted to make sure the colonists knew what they did was wrong, and make sure they knew who was in control. Finally, the King felt like a lion after the Battles of Lexington and Concord because he thought it was a major British win, and that it reassured him that this war would be short and the British would win. Certainly, King George did many things to make sure the colonists knew who was in control every time they did something that he thought was wrong.
ReplyDelete4. The Americans never gave up for many reasons. First, they were fighting for their freedom and their unalienable rights. That is a good and worthy cause to fight for. King George was taxing them unfairly, he was making the colonists give boarding to his redcoats. He was being a tyrant. They knew if they lost the taxes and acts would continue to be passed. They would be even worse to. If the Americans stopped fighting they would lose their freedom forever. The king would send more and more soldiers to keep control in the colonies. These are some of the reasons that the colonists would never give up.
ReplyDeleteDavid I agree with you. I like how you remembered that they were fighting for their freedom. Anybody who has losing their land would want it back. Plus the taxes were unfair to them. I would be sad, and angry at the same time. I would be sad to lose my land,and I would be angry at King Goerge for taxing me for no good reason.
Delete5. King George was very upset when he heard of General Cornwallis' surrender. He felt like the redcoats should have easily won. He felt somewhat small and helpless because he thought he would win in a month. But he ended up getting beat by a bunch farmers with muskets. It was ultimately a miracle that the colonists won. He knew that,so he was dumbfounded. These are some of the things King George felt when Cornwallis surrendered.
ReplyDelete4. The Americans would not give up because it meant their freedom. They didn't like being under the control of the King or English Government. That is why they left England in the first place. This was their land and they wanted to fight for it. They were really wanting to protect their land and their own way of life and so they had a lot of passion helping them to keep fighting. This is why the Americans never gave up.
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ReplyDeleteThe colonists expected King George to be a great king, because a King is supposed to be like a father to his subjects. Before he was King or Prince, he did not realize that being a KIng was very important and well appreciated. When he became Prince, he realized that he needed to shape up, and get his head in the game. So, he ended up caring for others, respecting things, (except mountains), and learning to be a proper King. He also kissed everyone's hands and complimented them.
5. Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown to General Washington. Lord North felt like it was all over. On the other hand, King George felt like NOTHING was over. He said we still have ships, guns, gunpowder, and soldiers so why would we stop fighting? So King George and his army continued fighting. King George made an extra effort to keep calm when he was in public so others wouldn't know that he was worried about losing to America.
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ReplyDeleteBritain had fought in the French and Indian War and had accumulated a huge amount of debt, because of all of the weapons and gunpowder they had to use to fight the French. The King had decided to tax the colonists more, because the British were protecting them. The King was also taxing them because it cost more money to ship supplies to the thirteen colonies. The colonists were shocked, because the King told them that they were on British ground. Because of that, they should be treated the same as the people in England. They wanted to be taxed exactly as the British had been taxed. That is why the colonists called this act of taxing "No Taxation Without Representation" This saying says that they can only be taxed for a fair reason.
2) The French and Indian war start because the French wanted the land that the British were on. When the war ended the king thought the colonists should pay more taxes because the war Another reason that King George is taxing them because he didn't have the money to pay the bills. The colonists didn't like being taxed. They didn't like it because they had no say. The colonists were not happy about it. Taxation without representation means the colonists had no say in the matter.
ReplyDelete6. The colonists were able to go up against such a powerful nation, because they were passionate about their freedom and their way of life. They understood that they were at war, where King George looked at this only as "a problem." I don't think the colonists could have won the war without the help of France. France probably helped them regain energy. They came at the right time. France also helped them feel confient in what they wanted, which was keping their land, their beliefs and their own government. Their belief in freedom from England kept then focused and determind. Colonists knew they were doing the right thing.
ReplyDeleteNice paragraph Hayden. I liked it a lot. One reason I like it is because of your word choice. You make your paper sound so much better. The word choice is not just the only thing that makes your paragraph good. Another thing is what you put in it. You are one of the easiest persons to reply to because you make your paper so good. The thing that I disagree with is that you thought that they wouldn't have won the war without France. I think they could've but they did help rap up the war. Great paragraph Hayden.
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ReplyDeleteThe Americans would not give up because that is what was important to them. To get there freedom they deserved and wanted for. They were okay with fighting for there land. They wanted it they believed so they could have done it and they did. The colonists thought they taxed us this will keep going on it has to stop. They needed to make there own rules and excel in what they believed in. They were having there rights taken away. If it were me i would want my own freedom. Instead of having to take what the king said and be taxed for nothing. Clearly the colonists wanted there freedom.
3) The colonists didn't like the goverment because they had strict control over the legislature. They didn't like it because they didn't meet with them in person about anything. The colonists didn't like King George because the thought he was unfair. Teh colonists who dumped the tea into the Boston harboe were punished. The colonists dumped the tea because they were mad at being taxed on tea. King George felt like a lion because he thought he had won the Battle of Lexington and the Battle of Bunker Hill. He was felt like the colonist know now not to mess with him. He was so happy that he "won", but he didn't win the battles.
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ReplyDeleteThere were many feelings King George felt when General Cornwallis surrendered. When the general surrendered. The king probably thought it is over no it can't be over. They still had ships, officers and weapons. King George sent a letter basically saying this isn't over. That this won't change anything. King George didn't want it to be over. He didn't want peace.
Ellie, I agree with everything you said. I agree that the King thought it was ove but it wan not. I agree that George sent a letter saying thid isn't over. Another thing that I agree with is that that this wouldn't change anything.
Delete4)The Americans wouldn't give up anything. They wouldn't give up because if they give up King George would command them and not let them have a say. They didn't want King George to control them. They wanted a leader that will let them have a say. They weren't going to let King George take credit for something they did. The colonists wanted to be free. They also wanted to have rights.
ReplyDelete5) Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown to General Washington. King George felt that it was all over. King George was surprised. King George was fighting a weaker nation that doesn't have a lot of supplies. King George was mad too. King George also felt like he had won. But it wasn't over yet.
ReplyDelete6) The colonists were able to go against England because French. French helped and they were angry with King George. If the French didn't help the colonists they couldn't have won. I think that because the colonists bearly have supplies. The colonists are a small nation. I think they believed in their rights so it made them strounger. They wanted to win for their rights.
ReplyDelete4. The colonists would not give up because they were fighting for something they love. First of all, they knew they have been fighting for it so long, why would they give up now? If you have been fighting and fighting for something that you truly believed in, why give up now? Furthermore, the colonists would not give up because they want to be apart of war when it ended. They already knew that if the British won they would be punished for already in the war, so why not fight some more? On the other hand, if the colonists won, the soldiers would end up being heros. Finally, they already lost so much in the war. They were most likely thinking, "I've put so much effort into this war and so much of my time, and so it would be like all that time and effort would be thrown away." Certainly, the colonists had many reasons why they should not give up.
ReplyDelete5. King George felt many things after the surrender at Yorktown. First of all, he felt depressed. He was sure that he was going to win, and never doubted his army. He didn't ever think that he would ever those, he had a way bigger army and his soldiers were way more experienced. Following this further, he was very angry. He was angry at how the colonists rebelled, and how his army couldn't defeat them. He was angry at all the colonists leaders. Finally, even though he didn't have control over them anymore, he wanted to punish the colonists. He wanted to take back control and punish them so they didn't ever even think to rebel against him again. Certainly, King George had many different emotions, but they all were some how in common.
ReplyDeleteThe colonists could have done many things. I think they needed the French to help them. I think they thought they could have done it alone, but we never know. The colonists believed in the right things to have freedom they knew what was right and what they wanted. I think they did okay with defending there land and they had the French to help. Because the British wanted to rule over the colonists I believe they stopped they crossed the line. They wanted to show them they mattered to. That is my opinion on the situation.
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DeleteAfter Britain had fought in the French and Indian War their economy became horrible. The war was seven years long and had cost a lot of money. King George needed a way to make money again. He decided to tax the colonists like crazy. He taxed them on stuff like tea and paper. The colonists refused to pay these taxes. The king was mad and had sent British soldiers to America to keep the colonists in line.
ReplyDelete6. The colonists were able to win the war for a couple of reasons. First of all, the colonists were able to go up against a powerful nation because the soldiers and generals really wanted freedom and the soldiers were all for that cause. The British soldiers were just sent away from their homes in England, to fight the kings battle for him. They didn't really care about winning the war, other than after it they would return home. On the other hand, I'm not completely sure that if the colonists didn't get the help of the French they would have won. The colonists really needed the supplies and other things that the French gave them, and I don't think they would have got them if the French didn't help them. Finally, the colonists won because they really honestly loved America, and didn't want their rights taken away. They loved the land they owned, and the idea of democracy. They thought that all men had certain unalienable rights. They fought for these things, and would never give up. The colonists certainly won the war because the odds were ever in their favor.
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DeleteI agree with you, and all that you have said in your paragraph. The Americans had a purpose for fighting, unlike the British. They loved America, and were willing to fight for their freedom, even if they had to die. They were willing to do anything to protect their country. The Americans still depended on the French, but they could have stood their ground without the French. Your paragraph was well set up, and it proved you point.
King George wanted control over the legislature because he wanted to be able to pass laws in America. If he could pass laws in America then he could stop the colonies from passing laws. The king punished Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party by taking away some of their rights. He took away their legislative power. The king said that he had felt strong as a lion after the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Although he might have said that, the British only beat America in one of the two battles. I don't see why the king felt strong as a lion when they had just lost a battle.
ReplyDelete6. The colonists were able to win for many reasons. First, they adapted to the British fighting style. Since the British lined up and fired, the colonists used cover and fired from behind walls and trees. They started breaking the rules of war and killing officers. I don't think they could have won without France. The Colonists won at the Battle of Yorktown and the reason they won is because of France. The Americans had trapped the British at Yorktown but they were still able to get out by sea. The French fleet came and made sure the British could not get out. Both sides bombarded the British into surrender. The Colonist's beliefs and their want for freedom really helped the colonists win the war. They came to America because they wanted freedom and when it was stifled again by Britain, they were very angry. They believed they should be able to have a say in the government. They wanted freedom in every way. These are some of the things that the pushed the colonists on to keep fighting.
ReplyDelete1. What was expected of the king was him to loyal to all not taxes them till they start to rebel against you and your country. What was also expected was for him to be fair to the colonies not to be a total jerk to them. Why King George felt like a father to the colonies was he was the ruler of them and no one could tell him other wise. He also thought of the colonies as his children because he was their ruler, he also had a thought that he was a loin watching over a group of lamb. The lion be himself and the group of lamb as the colonies.
ReplyDelete1. King George was expected to do a lot of things to be a great King to the colonists. Being a king comes with great responsibilities and duties. First of all he was expected to do everything he needed. He had to have plans for things, and make hard decisions that had to be made. Another, thing he was expected to do was be brave, kind, and caring. He was expected to protect the colonists from any dangers they might face. Lastly, he was expected to care about the people in his kingdom. King George was expected to be a good king, and fulfill his duties and responsibility's.
ReplyDeleteThe Americans wouldn't give up because they had something that they were fighting for. They were fighting for freedom. They had hope which drove them to do whatever it takes to get the job done. They knew that if they didn't win they wouldn't be able to live freely. The colonists knew that they had a chance to beat the British. The British knew they could but their soldiers weren't driven. When you don't have driven soldiers you might as well have a bunch of children fighting for your country.
ReplyDelete2.The British had accumulated a huge amount of debt because of the French and Indian war. After the war ended,King George thought that the colonists should pay more taxes. He taxed them on tea, sugar, stamps, and, other things. King George did this because he could not pay the bills for the war. The colonist were angry because the taxes were unfair and they thought they should have a say. This is basically why The British had accumulated a huge amount of debt.
ReplyDeleteKing George was unhappy when General Cornwallis surrendered to General Washington. He would still say that he was strong as a lion but he was still very depressed. He even wrote a letter and was so sad that he forgot to put the hour and the minute. King George wouldn't let his country find out that he was losing to America. The king was also surprised. He thought that his army was going to blow away the colonists. He couldn't believe that he had a bigger army and he sill lost the battle of Yorktown. His army was also more experienced.
ReplyDelete2. The reason the English fought in the French and Indian war was the French took over the Ohio river area when it was under British control. So when the English sent a letter to them they refused to leave the land the English started what would soon become a 7 year long war with the British on American ground. After the war was over they signed the treaty of Paris which was to say that they were not going to war and that they would hand over the land peacefully. Note the colonies were not invited to this and it took place on their land. So after the war and the treaty the British were thrown in to massive debt and couldn't find a way to get out so the King said that they should tax the colonist, it was fought on their land so he did.
ReplyDeleteIt was very brave of the colonists to stand up to a bigger nation. They fought for what they thought was right and defeated Britain.
ReplyDeleteAmerica probably could have beaten Britain but it would've been harder to do so. France and Spain were more of a come in for the kill type. The colonists had broken down the British soldiers and the other countries just finished Britain off. It was good that the countries got involved because it helped them get respect from Britain in my opinion. I thought it was good for America too.
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ReplyDeleteThe colonists were furious when they heard that they will be taxed more than the british, back in England. They were expecting to be treated by the King the same way the people in Britain. The King wanted to keep things in order, to be able to keep control over the colonies. The King also made sure that strict rules were put upon the colonists. Following the colonists display at the Boston Tea Party, most of England was surprised, by their actions. So the King passed as what we know today as the Intolerable Acts. King George said that he felt as strong as a lion after the battle of Lexington and Concord because he thought that controlling the colonists would be simple and easy. He was obviously wrong.
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ReplyDeleteThe Americans would not give up very easily, because they had a reason to fight. They knew they would either have liberty, or death. They deserved to win the war, because they would not give up on fighting for freedom. The colonists would rather die, than to be ruled by a King unfairly. The americans would not stop fighting until they were satisfied. They would do whatever it takes to get the job done. They were drove by the fact that if they won, they would be able to live freely. Plus, the Americans were controlled by a great leader who had experience fighting in war.
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ReplyDeleteEveryone thought that the war was over after General Cornwallis surrendered Yorktown to General Washington. But the King would not let other people know that he lost to a small group of people. So he said that this defeat has not changed anything on what they were going to do. After this he wouldn't let the government think that there was peace between the Colonies and England. But the parliament ignored the Kings demand. After he lost all the American colonists, he had nightmares about losing the war. He said that he never wanted this to happen he just wanted to teach them a lesson, and give the Americans bloody noses.
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ReplyDeleteThe colonists were able to go up against a much larger nation, because they knew that if they didn't stop fighting, they would eventually get our point across. The Americans would have had a very small chance of winning the war, if France did not help them. France gave them new hope, to fight more fierce. Most of their problems were gone, when the French decided to help the colonists. They were fighting for their land, their liberty, their rights, and their freedom. That is how the Americans won the Revolution.
3.)King George felt strong as a lion because, his soldiers had all the guns during the Lexington and Concord battle. And at the begining of the battle and he felt like this battle will show the colonists who is their boss, and he thought that he could be "on top" again.
ReplyDelete4.) The americans did not give up because they wanted their freedom so bad, they had their minds set to being free from Great Britain, and mostly King George III!!! So the Americans tryed harder and harder and harder to get away from Great Britain, to become their own.
ReplyDelete5.) After that King George was a little upset but he did not lose hope. He told himself...we still have boats don't we? and we have guns and powder? and we still have offisers? King George didn't fall down but yet grew taller, he said to himself this is not over!!!
ReplyDelete6.) I really don't know if the Americans could have won without the French. But its FANTASTIC that the French teamed up with the Americans, because that means more people more, more guns, and more British soldiers dead. And thats why we have our country today.
ReplyDelete3. The colonists didn't like the government because they thought it was unfair and unreasonable.The colonists thought King George was unfair. They also thought the taxes were unreasonable. He taxed them on just about everything. King George taxed the colonists on things like stamps, paper, pamphlets and tea.The colonists wanted to have a say and King George wasn't letting them do that. So, to show that they were angry, the colonists dumped hundreds of tea barrels into the Boston Harbor. These are all reasons the colonists did not like the government.
ReplyDeleteThe Americans were able to stand up to the British because the French and Spain helped them fight. I do not think the Americans could have the war without the French's help. The French had a lot of men and supplies. The Americans had few men with little training and were low on supplies. The Americans earned the land that they lived on and no one could take that away from them. One of the reasons why the colonists moved to America was so that they could live freely and think freely. Those desires were the reason why the Americans kept on fighting.
ReplyDelete3. What the King did to punish the colonist at Massachusetts for the Boston tea party was he took away their legislative power so that they could not have the power over that colony. The reason why the king felt like a lion at the battle of Lexington and Concord was he had the power over the colonist and won.He also took away the colonists power so that they couldn't have the power to rebel against the mother country and he felt that the people had to much power so he took that power away..
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4. The reason the colonists wouldn't give up is they were so angry and enraged that the king had the never to tax, them not include in the signing of the treaty of Paris and now he trying to take away our power. So they didn't give up to the British and kept on fighting so they could keep their rights and the British could not tell them other wise.
ReplyDelete5. How the king felt when Lord Cornwallis surrendered to General Washington at York town is he was depressed and anger that he had lost his "children" and that they were disobeying him the "father" of the colonies, so as you could imagine he was angry at them. The reason he was depressed was he thought that after the first battle the colonists would give in and go back to loving him and every thing would be fine but, he couldn't have been more wrong they didn't give in they just fought back.
6. Personally I think without the french help that we had we probably would have a British ascent so with out that we would still be apart of the British.
4. The colonists would not give up because they were fighting for something they believed in. They wanted freedom. King George was unfair and unreasonable. He would not let them have a say on anything. The colonists were tired of King George telling them what to do. They have been fighting for so long and were determined to win! They already lost so much in the war, and weren't willing to anything else up. these are all reasons why the americans would not give up.
ReplyDelete5.King George felt many things after Yorktown. First, he felt depressed. King George thought that his army was for sure going to win, and when they didn't he was surprised. Second, he felt angry. He was mad at the colonists and wanted to punish them. He wished he had control over them again. Lastly, he felt jealous. He was jealous because the colonists won and he didn't. King George wanted to win but instead the Americans won and this made him very envy. Obviously, King George had many feelings.
ReplyDelete6. Thee colonists were able to go up against such a big nation because they were fighting for something they were very passionate about. The colonists believed in freedom, and rights but the king was preventing them from having those. They wanted to have a say but couldn't. They were determined to win and would not give up. The colonists knew that if they stood their ground that they would eventually get the point across to king George. So, basically the colonists were able to go upagainst such a big nation because the were determined and were fighting for something they believed in.
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