How Did King George Abuse His Authority
Imagine if you had a new car. You feel excited, ecstatic even. Perhaps you might even think more highly of yourself. Do you feel like you improved your public image by owning a fancy entity? People feel like they gain control when they possess materialistic items like this, however, too much power can corrupt a person. Ownership plays a significant role in shaping your character, and your sense of self, letting others know what type of person you are.
King George III is an example of an individual who abused his authority. When George became Britain’s monarch, his primary objective was help Britain prosper. As the Thirteen Colonies were established over the years, George slowly began cementing his extensive authority over them as a way to make profits. He coveted obedience from the colonists and sent British troops to keep them in line. He started abusing his power when he began unreasonably taxing the colonies, leading to outraged colonists rebelling against the mother country. King George’s narrow mindset pushed him toward putting the British over the colonists and ultimately resulted …show more content…
They believed they owned the slaves—not as people but as property. This sense of ownership blinded slave owners with greed and self-indulgence. They were focused on making profits and abusing their “property.” They were working towards immorality and corruption without the slightest remorse of their actions. However, there were some owners who, compared to others, treated their workers with a bit more compassion. These owners taught their laborers how to read and write. They, although seemingly cruel to their fellow Northerners, didn’t abuse their right of ownership. Instead of completely taking control of a slave’s mind, they gave him a taste of the outside world to suppress their rebellious mindsets. Owning slaves gave southerner’s power over them, granting them
King George III is an example of an individual who abused his authority. When George became Britain’s monarch, his primary objective was help Britain prosper. As the Thirteen Colonies were established over the years, George slowly began cementing his extensive authority over them as a way to make profits. He coveted obedience from the colonists and sent British troops to keep them in line. He started abusing his power when he began unreasonably taxing the colonies, leading to outraged colonists rebelling against the mother country. King George’s narrow mindset pushed him toward putting the British over the colonists and ultimately resulted …show more content…
They believed they owned the slaves—not as people but as property. This sense of ownership blinded slave owners with greed and self-indulgence. They were focused on making profits and abusing their “property.” They were working towards immorality and corruption without the slightest remorse of their actions. However, there were some owners who, compared to others, treated their workers with a bit more compassion. These owners taught their laborers how to read and write. They, although seemingly cruel to their fellow Northerners, didn’t abuse their right of ownership. Instead of completely taking control of a slave’s mind, they gave him a taste of the outside world to suppress their rebellious mindsets. Owning slaves gave southerner’s power over them, granting them