Question

britain reacted to the american declaration of independence by gathering its military forces in boston. gathering its military forces in new york. setting up winter headquarters in new jersey. granting the colonies independence.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Boston was a center of colonial resistance, and Britain wouldn't gather forces there after the Declaration.
• Option 2: After the Declaration of Independence, Britain gathered its military forces in New York to combat the American colonies' rebellion.
• Option 3: Setting up winter headquarters in New Jersey is not a reaction to the Declaration of Independence (more related to later military campaigns).
• Option 4: Britain did not grant independence immediately after the Declaration; the Revolutionary War continued.

Answer:

B. gathering its military forces in New York.