Question

How did King George III react to the Olive Branch Petition sent by the Second Continental Congress?

He considered it carefully and agreed with it.
He asked colonists to be more specific about problems.
He changed the policies the colonists complained about.
He declared the colonies to be in rebellion.

Answer 1

He declared the colonies to be in rebellion

Step-by-step explanation:

The colonies sent King George III the olive branch petition hoping to come to a mutual agreement and avoid war. The petition did not go over well with King George III and he proceeded to declare the colonies in rebelion.

Answer 2

Correct answer is He declared the colonies to be in rebellion.

Step-by-step explanation:

He declared the colonies to be in rebellion is the correct answer because King George didn't even read it, but declared on August 23, 1775 that colonies have started a rebellion against the Crown. Petition was sent after first hostiles between two sides, as a last attempt to prevent further damage. King George didn't wanted to hear about it.

That is why all other options are totally wrong.