Vocabulary: Determine Meaning "The history of the present King of Britain," wrote Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence, "is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these States." What do you think the word "usurpations" means? What impact did this view of King George III's rule have on the form of government that emerged from the Declaration of Independence? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

What I think the word "usurpations" means  is:

The impact which this view of King George III's rule have on the form of government that emerged from the Declaration of Independence is:

According to the given question, we are asked to show the events that led to Thomas Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence and how the King of Britain played a key role.

As a result of this, we can see that America was once a colony of Great Britain and they were subjected to unfair treatment and laws which was considered unfair and led to a group of people leading the charge for independence.

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1. I think that the word Usurpation means the illegal seizure of the rightful property of another person. It also applies most times, to the forceful seizure of a position of authority.

2. This negative view of King George III made the new form of government determined not to tow the same path. The new form of government allowed people freedom and rightful ownership of their properties.

Explanation:

Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence noted that King George III of Britain illegally seized power and property from the colonists in America. He went ahead to list several acts of illegalities perpetrated by him, some of which include 'sending swarms of his military officers to harass the people in the colonies and eat from their sweat.'

There were several unjust taxes that were levied on the people. The new government was determined not to follow the same path as the British government because it was a democratic dispensation where rulers were not allowed to illegally seize power and where the people were granted freedom.

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