Question

before 1776, few american colonists believed that independence from great britain was a good idea. which of these events occurred in 1776 to cause more people to support the revolution? a thomas paine wrote common sense. b george iii became king of england. c parliament banned trade with the west indies. d the federalist papers were published in new york.

Explanation:

Thomas Paine's Common Sense was published in 1776 and helped sway public opinion in favor of American independence from Great - Britain. George III became King of England in 1760. Parliament banning trade with the West Indies happened during the colonial period but later than George III's ascension. The Federalist Papers were published much later, starting in 1787. So the event that occurred before 1776 and could have started to turn people towards supporting revolution was George III becoming King as his policies and actions contributed to colonial grievances over time.

Answer:

B. George III became King of England.