What was the 1775 Olive Branch Petition?
A trade agreement
An appeal to end the Revolutionary War
An attempt to negotiate with King George III
A declaration of independence
Answer
The Olive Branch Petition was an attempt by the American Colonists to negotiate with King George III of Great Britain to avoid war. The petition was drafted by the Second Continental Congress and was sent to King George III in July 1775.
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