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In History / High School | 2014-10-26

Why might the king have ignored the colonists' petitions for redress?

Asked by WillYuki

Answer (3)

The King might have ignored the colonists petitions for redress because he believed he was well within his authority to impose the imperial policies that the British were imposing on the colonists. Additionally the British believed that they had protected and taken care of the colonists in a number of wars and therefore deserved to be paid through taxes for the services they had provided. In addition the King had numerous other colonies and wanted to prevent any of the colonies from believing they had the ability or right for self government.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

The king might have ignored the colonists' petitions for redress due to the opposition from British merchants, differing opinions about the protests, and fears of mob rule ;

Answered by JohnCothran | 2024-06-18

King George III ignored the colonists' petitions for redress primarily due to economic interests, differing opinions within Britain, fears of rebellion, and the implementation of the Coercive Acts. These factors combined to create a situation where the colonists' reasonable requests were met with hostility and disregard. The king viewed the colonial resistance as a challenge to British authority rather than legitimate grievances.
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Answered by JohnCothran | 2024-10-14

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