Question

What was the expected British reaction to the declaration of independence?

a settlement for the colonies to remain loyal

a peaceful solution to the division

a halt to all future trade and exchange

a war between the colonies and Britain ​

Answer 1

a war between the colonies and Britain ​

Step-by-step explanation:

The American colony was a huge source of Economic Income for the British empire. At the time, the British really need them to strengthen their military to compete against other European countries for supremacy in Western Hemisphere.

So, the colonies were prepared for Military's response from the British Empire.

And they're correct. Not long after the declaration, King George III announced the American colonies were in a state of rebellion and require military's occupation to the colonial territory.