Question

How did king George 3rd react to the olive branch to petition sent by the second continental congress

Answer 1

He declared the colonies to be in rebellion.

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Answer 2

He claims the colonies are in open rebellion and if they continue in there rebellion they will all be put to death as traitors and the significance is that this is the point of no return and what seals the fate of the colonies so they now know that this means war with England and if they loose they will be executed.