The members of the Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III because they were willing to remain loyal if he addressed complaints. The petition, sent in July 1775, expressed the colonists' desire for peace and sought to address grievances against the British government, although it ultimately went unanswered by the king.
The members of the Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III because
they wanted him to know the colonies were ready for war.
they hoped he would replace the members of Parliament.
they were willing to remain loyal if he addressed complaints.
they hoped he would realize the colonies could win a war.
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