"He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance." what does this mean?
2007-11-28 10:23:54 · 5 answers · asked by cheechee 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Contrary to other suggestions, this "grievance" was NOT about the sending of troops and their quartering. That was handled in OTHER complaints (check the four that follow this one). Also, "new offices" does not describe soldiers but government officials.
In other words, this complaint has more to do with how the king GOVERNED , and esp. TAXED the people. The issues was the royal appointment of various government officials, probably esp. TAX COMMISSIONERS.
Compare the comment/explanation of the line --and each of the Declaration's other complaints-- in this article:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/module1/intro_pop9.html
2007-11-30 13:41:13 · answer #1 · answered by bruhaha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.
The King of Great Britain (King George) sent armies from England to the states to bug them and the colonies are tired of it.
2007-11-28 18:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by Frosty 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That refers to King George III, the king of England at the time, and his new taxes such as the Stamp Act and the Tea Tax, which formed the basis of the "no taxation without representation" argument.
2007-11-28 18:27:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anna P 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
king george's armies could enter any colonist's home and demand food and shelter.
you'll notice the bill of rights addresses this 8 years later.
2007-11-28 18:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by joe f 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The King of England's people live in our backyard and we don't like it.
2007-11-28 18:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by Level 7 is Best 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋