What was the effect of King George III's rejection of the "Olive Branch" petition sent by the First Continental Congress?
A) George III effectively repudiated the British Constitution.
B) The Continental Congress declared war on the British government.
C) British troops were given the authority to arrest any Patriots and seize their property.
D) Those who supported independence no longer believed reconciliation was possible.
E) Great numbers of Loyalists decided to take up the cause of the Patriots instead.
D
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