-How did King George III's rejection of the "Olive Branch" petition sent by the First Continental Congress impact British relations with the colonies after July 1775?
A) The Continental Congress declared war on the British government.
B) British troops were given the authority to arrest Patriots and seize their property.
C) Great numbers of Loyalists decided to become Patriots instead.
D) Those who supported independence believed that reconciliation was no longer possible.

Question

-How did King George III's rejection of the "Olive Branch" petition sent by the First Continental Congress impact British relations with the colonies after July 1775?
A) The Continental Congress declared war on the British government. 
B) British troops were given the authority to arrest Patriots and seize their property. 
C) Great numbers of Loyalists decided to become Patriots instead. 
D) Those who supported independence believed that reconciliation was no longer possible.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

King George III's rejection of the Olive Branch Petition, which was a final attempt by the colonists to avoid going to war with Britain, solidified the belief among many colonists that reconciliation was impossible. This rejection pushed the colonies closer to seeking independence, as it demonstrated that peaceful negotiations were unlikely to yield any meaningful concessions from the British Crown.

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