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 Second Continental Congress to seek a peaceful resolution and avoid further conflict with Britain, expressing a desire for reconciliation and emphasizing loyalty to the crown.