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According to Jefferson, what has been the king's reaction to the colonists' petitions?

A refusing to listen to their pleas
B sending representatives to resolve the issues
C promising changes but failing to act
D inflicting further harm on them

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The closest is A. The King refused to listen to their pleas. No action was taken regarding the petitions that they sent. The fact that he never gave a formal reply was a sign that their efforts were fruitless. This only enraged the colonists and led to the War for Independence.
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