Which Hanoverian king was on the throne when Britain lost its American colonies?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. George III
- Step 1: In early 1783, George III privately conceded "America is lost!" He reflected that the Northern colonies had developed into Britain's "successful rivals" in commercial trade and fishing. Answer: George III. Why not the others: None of these fit: William IV; George I; George IV.
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