Determined to rule in his own right, George III:
A) relied heavily on Whig politicians to help him rule the empire
B) ousted the powerful William Pitt as prime minister and established his own inner circle of obedient advisers
C) turned to his military officers for help on all subjects
D) ordered all previous government officials fired
E) followed the example of Charles I and dissolved Parliament

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George III wished to rule in his own right and not be dependent on the Whigs, so he removed William Pitt as prime minister and established his own inner circle of advisers who were obedient to him.

Determined to Rule in His Own Right, George III