What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

Question

(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

Answer 1

The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to declare allegiance to the King of England. The petition, adopted in July 1775, was an attempt by the American colonists to avoid a break with Britain and to seek a peaceful resolution to their grievances.