The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was B. to declare allegiance to the king of England. The petition was sent in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress as an effort to avoid a full-scale war with Great Britain. It expressed loyalty to King George III and sought to address colonial grievances, hoping for a peaceful resolution.
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
A.To raise a colonial army
B.to declare allegiance to the king of England
C.To convince France to enter the War
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