The king prevented colonial population growth through restrictive laws, taxation, and interference with self-government.
The king prevented the colonial population from growing in several ways according to the drafters of the Declaration of Independence. One of the ways was by creating laws that restricted trade and imposed taxes without colonial representation, thereby hindering economic growth and development. Additionally, the king interfered with colonists' rights to self-government, limiting their ability to expand and prosper.
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