George III: The King Who Lost the Colonies

Before the Revolutionary War took hold, there was hope amongst several American colonists that the British King, George III, would ultimately intervene to stop his government imposing their will on the North American continent. But those American revolutionaries had overestimated both the monarch’s power over parliament and his desire to avoid conflict. https://www.battlefields.org/untold For the audio described version of this film, visit    • George III: The King Who Lost the Colonies...   This video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com. The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.