According to Jefferson, what has been the king's reaction to the colonists' petitions?

A refusing to listen to their pleas

B sending representatives to resolve the issues

C promising changes but failing to act

D inflicting further harm on them

The closest is A. The King refused to listen to their pleas. No action was taken regarding the petitions that they sent. The fact that he never gave a formal reply was a sign that their efforts were fruitless. This only enraged the colonists and led to the War for Independence.