This essay is assesing the accusations made against King George III in the Declaration of Independence.

The Declaration of Independence, arguably the most important document in our history, was a statement of purpose. The declaration is divided into four sections, the first and most recognized is the preamble; in the preamble the colonies explain why it is necessary to issue a declaration. Second, it describes the inalienable rights of every man, which include: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The third section, which often times is overlooked, is a large …

…mobility of the colonies by mandating who and what they traded, and most noticeably he took no shame in abolishing democratic forums like the assembly in order to hinder innovative political ideology and prevent a revolution. And thus, the statement, "The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history... of an absolute tyranny over these [colonies,]" is not only accurate but a fair and correct assessment of his character as a ruler.