What are at least 5 complaints the colonists had towards the King of Great Britain during the time of the 1760s and the 1770s?

The colonists had many complaints against the King of Great Britain in the 1760s and 1770s.  They were upset that they couldn’t move west of the Appalachian Mountains as a result of the Proclamation of 1763. They felt their freedom of movement was being restricted. The colonists were upset that the King wanted the colonists to pay for some of the cost of running the colonies. They felt the King and Parliament authorized taxes illegally...

The colonists had many complaints against the King of Great Britain in the 1760s and 1770s.  They were upset that they couldn’t move west of the Appalachian Mountains as a result of the Proclamation of 1763. They felt their freedom of movement was being restricted. The colonists were upset that the King wanted the colonists to pay for some of the cost of running the colonies. They felt the King and Parliament authorized taxes illegally since the colonists had no representatives in government to vote for the taxes.

They were concerned about the number of British officials who came to the colonies to enforce the laws that were passed. These officials acted rudely toward the colonists. They were concerned that the King tried to help a British company by creating a monopoly on the trade of tea when the Tea Act was passed in 1770. They were also concerned that British officials accused of crimes in the colonies could have their trials in Britain. They also didn’t like the presence of troops in the colonies when there was no war. The colonists had many concerns about the King that were outlined in the Declaration of Independence.