At the time of the signing the US consisted of 13 colonies under the rule of England's King George III. ... As the unrest grew in the colonies, King George sent extra troops to help control any rebellion. ... In April 1775 as the King's troops advanced on Concord Massachusetts Paul Revere would sound the alarm that "The British are coming, the British are coming" as he rode his horse through the late night streets. ... It is said that John Hancock signed his name "with a great flourish" so "King George can read that without spectacles!." ... The history of the present King of Grea...

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He warned the new king Charles II that his usage owas for the most part destructive to his citizens at home and with his characteristic outspoken manner, frequently spoke up for the freedoms and rights of the lower classes. ... By all means, Arnold had vast impacts on both American and British histories. ... Yet, one could consider him a Benedict Arnold in theory, as he was, after all, a general under the Royal Crown of England during the Seven Years War. ... By no means was Lee patriotic, after all, he never rallied the populous to revolt, he just assumed the position. ... After all, ...

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