Question

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What was the Olive Branch Petition?

A. a last ditch attempt by the colonists to make peace with Great Britain
B. a last ditch attempt by King George to put down the revolution
C. a petition British loyalists signed to show their support for the king
D. a petition colonists signed to show their support for the war

Answer 1

The Olive Branch Petition was the last attempt to avoid a full-blown war between the thirteen colonies and Great Britain presented in that Congress.

So, the correct answer would be A. a last-ditch attempt by the colonists to make peace with Great Britain.

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

A. a last ditch attempt by the colonists to make peace with Great Britain


The Olive Branch Petition was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 5, 1775 in a final attempt to avoid a full-on war between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies represented in that Congress.