What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

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to convince France to enter the war

to declare war on England

to declare their loyalty to the British crown and emphasize their rights as British citizens

Answer 1

The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to declare their loyalty to the British crown and emphasize their rights as British citizens. The petition was an attempt by the American colonists to reconcile with King George III and avoid further conflict, showing that they still considered themselves loyal subjects while expressing their grievances.