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What was the Olive Branch Petition?
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?
When was the Olive Branch Petition sent?
- 1775 (correct)
- 1776
- 1773
- 1774
How did King George III respond to the Olive Branch Petition?
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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