What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

Question

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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

Please answer correctly

Answer 1

The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to declare allegiance to the King of England. It was a final attempt by the American colonists to avoid a war with Great Britain by affirming their loyalty to the Crown while seeking redress for grievances.