King george iii reacted to the olive branch petition by
considering it carefully and agreeing with it.
asking colonists to be more specific about problems.
changing the policies the colonists complained about.
declaring the colonies to be in rebellion.

The correct answer is D) Declaring the colonies to be in rebellion.

The Olive Branch Petition was the American colonists last ditch effort to save their relationship with Great Britain. This petition listed some grievances against the British government and asked for changes to be made. However, King George III took this as an insult and even refused to read the content of their arguments. Instead, he deemed the colonies to be in rebellion and acted by sending military personnel to the colonies.

King George III reacted to the Olive Branch Petition by declaring the colonies to be in rebellion.

Further Explanation:-

Before we start with the reaction of King George III to Olive Branch, let’s get to know about what this petition was. The olive Branch petition was a final attempt by colonists in respect to avoid ongoing war against Britain during the period of American Revolution. In this document, the Colonists had supported and pledged their loyalty towards the crown and  declared their rights as British Citizens. Congress adopted this Petition in 1775. Once congress got this petition, It asked the king to Stop sending his troops in so that they could come up with a peaceful resolution on the issue o which the King Declined. He did so because he thought Congress to be Illegal and further declared that colonies were an open rebellion and is guilty of treason as they showed disloyalty to the King. The draft which was written by Jefferson in regards to olive branch was considered as inflammatory.The final draft which was considered to be much more toned down was written by delegate of Pennsylvania, John Dickenson who also known as the ‘Penman of the Revolution”.  

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Answer Details:

Grade – High School

Subject – Constitution

Chapter – Federalism

Keywords – Olive Branch, Jefferson, Dickinson, Congress, Pennsylvania, Penman, Petition, Treason, British Citizens, Pleaded.  

i confess that there are several parts of this constitution which i do not at present approve, but i am not sure i shall never approve them: for having lived long, i have experienced many instances of being obliged by better information or fuller consideration, to change opinions even on important subjects, which i once thought right, but found to be otherwise. it is therefore that the older i grow, the more apt i am to doubt my own judgment, and to pay more respect to the judgment of others.

answer; i believe the correct answer is (favorable balance);