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George the Third

King of Britain, blamed for tyranny against the colonies.

minor

Also known as George the Third

First appearance: the crisis i

George the Third shows up with force in The Crisis II: To Lord Howe. The page is where that presence becomes real.

King of Britain, criticized as a tyrant and contrasted with the 'Defender of the Faith' title.
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In The Crisis II: To Lord Howe: King of Britain, criticized as a tyrant and contrasted with the 'Defender of the Faith' title. Later, in The Crisis III: Mentioned as the monarch whose alliance would bring France and…

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  • British and Loyalist Opponents

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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