Why would King George III be skeptical of colonists who sent the Olive Branch Petition?

He had already read their Declaration of Independence.

He knew the colonists were already forming militias.

Colonists had already refused attempts at a peaceful solution.

The king heard the colonists had already signed a deal with the French

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Why would King George III be skeptical of colonists who sent the Olive Branch Petition? 

 


He had already read their Declaration of Independence.

He knew the colonists were already forming militias.

Colonists had already refused attempts at a peaceful solution. 

The king heard the colonists had already signed a deal with the French

anonymous · Answer

I would assume either B or C. as the early Americans were not so keen on peace talks over a simple tax.