King George III reacted to the Olive Branch Petition by declaring the colonies to be in rebellion. Thus, the correct option is D). declaring the colonies to be in rebellion.
What was Olive Branch Petition?
The Olive Branch Petition was the final attempt that was made to avoid war between Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies in America. It was adapted by the Second Continental Congress on July 5, 1775.
The Olive Branch petition was signed on July 8, 1775, and then it was dispatched to Great Britain on two ships. King George III refused to accept or consider the Olive Branch petition which was sent by the Continental Congress.
The King George III did not respond to the Olive Branch Petition, but he did react to the petition by declaring his own Proclamation of Rebellion.
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