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The Olive Branch Petition

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What was the Olive Branch Petition?

A declaration of independence from Britain

A proposal for a new form of government in the colonies

A final attempt by the colonists to avoid going to war with Britain (correct)

A treaty signed between the colonists and Native American tribes

When was the Olive Branch Petition sent?

1775 (correct)

1776

1773

1774

How did King George III respond to the Olive Branch Petition?

He granted the colonies full independence

He declared the colonies to be in a state of rebellion (correct)

He ignored the petition completely

He accepted the petition and initiated peace talks

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The Olive Branch Petition

A formal peace offer from the Second Continental Congress to King George III in 1775, seeking to avoid war and resolve colonial grievances
The petition affirmed American loyalty to the British crown, but requested recognition of colonial rights and redress of grievances

The Petition's Timeline

Sent to King George III on July 5, 1775
Received by the King on August 13, 1775

King George III's Response

Refused to consider the petition, declaring the colonies in rebellion
Proclaimed the colonies to be in a state of open rebellion on August 23, 1775, through the Proclamation of Rebellion

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Test your knowledge of American history with this quiz about the Olive Branch Petition. Learn about the significance of the Olive Branch Petition, when it was sent, and how King George III responded.