This phrase is found in the Declaration of Independence and refers to the king of Great Britain at the time: King George III. The "mad king" suffered from a disease called Porphyria which caused him to have temporary lapses in judgment and episodes of insanity.
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Government by the metropolis over the colonies
They were democratic and had a self-government.
were not represented in the British Parliament
Southern colonies
Colonies desired to have a national government in order to strengthen their welfare. They knew that would be better able to fight enemies and have conducive trade if they had a national government.