Who was the British king and which governing body held power during colonial tensions?

Who was the British king and which governing body held power during colonial tensions?

• A. George II; Privy Council
• B. George IV; Parliament
• C. George III; Parliament
• D. George III; Cabinet

Answer: (C)

During this period the king was George III, who reigned from 1760 to 1820. The body that held political power in Britain, making laws and decisions about the colonies, was Parliament. The Crown represented the monarchy, but the day-to-day governance and imperial policy came from Parliament and its ministers. The Privy Council is mainly advisory, and the Cabinet operates within Parliament rather than standing as the primary governing body. That combination—George III and Parliament—fits the historical setup best.

During this period the king was George III, who reigned from 1760 to 1820. The body that held political power in Britain, making laws and decisions about the colonies, was Parliament. The Crown represented the monarchy, but the day-to-day governance and imperial policy came from Parliament and its ministers. The Privy Council is mainly advisory, and the Cabinet operates within Parliament rather than standing as the primary governing body. That combination—George III and Parliament—fits the historical setup best.