Who/what are three important people or events prior to 1776 that you believe influenced the course of events in this nation and why?

Who/what are three important people or events prior to 1776 that you believe influenced the course of events in this nation and why?

The most important people prior to 1776 were;King George IIIHe was the king of England and he had his hand in the government of this nation and this is whatcaused confusion to the colonists...