The Olive Branch Petition Is Rejected
Congress sent King George III a final peace petition. He refused to read it, dismissing the petition entirely and declaring the colonies to be in open rebellion. Read his response below.
This document represented the colonies’ final formal attempt at reconciliation with Britain. King George III refused to receive it.
National Archives, Washington, D.C. Public domain.
He refused to read it, dismissing the petition entirely and declaring the colonies to be in open rebellion. “The authors and promoters of this desperate conspiracy have meant only to amuse by vague expressions of attachment to the parent state whilst preparing for a general revolt.” — King George III, August 1775
In your own words, what did the King accuse the colonists of? How do you think colonial delegates felt when they heard his response?
Record your answer on your notebook paper.Circle the fifth word in the source text above. Write it on your map.
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