Presumably he was rather busy as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, a position to which he was appointed in June, 1775. The fighting was underway well before the Declaration of Independence was signed in July (or August, or November, depending on who you ask) of 1776. The battles of Lexington and Concord in April, 1775 are usually considered to mark the beginning of the war.
This conflict between religious and political leaders has been a constant theme throughout history and one of the most emblematic examples is the conflict between Pope Gregory VII, leader of the Roman Catholic Church and Emperor Henry IV, leader of the Holy Roman Empire. Hope this helped!
The answer to your question asked above is the last option or option D
