1760 ⟶ George III Ascends to the British Throne

King George II of Great Britain dies and is succeeded by his...
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👑 George III Ascends to the British Throne

King George II of Great Britain dies and is succeeded by his grandson George III⟶
George III Ascends to the British Throne (1760)
British MonarchyKing George IIIGovernanceSuccessionPolitical Leadership
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🏛️ Lord North Becomes Prime Minister

Lord North becomes Prime Minister of Great Britain⟶
Lord North Becomes Prime Minister (1770)
Lord NorthPrime MinisterBritish GovernmentPolitical LeadershipGovernancePolicy
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📜 Petition to the King Rejected

Petition to the King to repeal the Intolerable Acts; rejected by George III⟶
PetitionKing George IIIIntolerable ActsColonial GrievancesDiplomatic FailureAmerican Revolution
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🕊️ Olive Branch Petition Sent to King George III

Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III⟶
Olive Branch Petition Sent to King George III (1775)
Olive Branch PetitionKing George IIIDiplomacyReconciliationSecond Continental CongressLast Attempt at Peace
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📜 King George III Declares Colonies in Rebellion

King George III issues a proclamation declaring the colonies in rebellion⟶
King George IIIProclamationRebellionColonial CrisisBritish EmpireAmerican RevolutionDeclaration of IndependencePolitical Tensions
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