Question

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition? (1 point) Responses to declare war on England to declare war on England to raise a colonial army to raise a colonial army to declare allegiance to the King of England to declare allegiance to the King of England to convince France to enter the war to convince France to enter the war

Answer 1

The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to declare allegiance to the King of England. It was an attempt by the Continental Congress in 1775 to avoid conflict with Great Britain and reconcile with the Crown, expressing a desire for peace and addressing grievances.