What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to convince France to enter the war
to convince France to enter the war

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

Answer 1

The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to declare allegiance to the King of England. This petition, sent in July 1775 by the Second Continental Congress, aimed to avoid further conflict with Britain by expressing the colonies' loyalty to the crown while also addressing grievances.