What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

Question

A. to raise a colonial army
B. to declare war on England
C. to convince France to enter the war
D. to declare allegiance to the King of England

Answer 1

The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was D. to declare allegiance to the King of England. It was a final attempt by the American colonists to avoid a conflict with Britain by expressing their loyalty to the Crown while also addressing their grievances and seeking a peaceful resolution. The petition was sent to King George III in 1775, but it ultimately failed to prevent the escalation of hostilities that led to the American Revolutionary War.