Questions: What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition? (1 point) to declare war on England to raise a colonial army to declare allegiance to the King of England to convince France to enter the war

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
(1 point)
to declare war on England
to raise a colonial army
to declare allegiance to the King of England
to convince France to enter the war

Transcript text: What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition? (1 point) to declare war on England to raise a colonial army to declare allegiance to the King of England to convince France to enter the war

Solution

The answer is: to declare allegiance to the King of England.

Explanation for each option:

To declare war on England: Incorrect. The Olive Branch Petition was not intended to declare war but to seek a peaceful resolution.
To raise a colonial army: Incorrect. The petition was not about raising an army; it was a diplomatic effort.
To declare allegiance to the King of England: Correct. The Olive Branch Petition, sent in 1775, was an attempt by the American colonies to assert their loyalty to King George III and seek a peaceful resolution to the conflicts.
To convince France to enter the war: Incorrect. The petition was directed at the British Crown, not France, and aimed at reconciliation, not seeking alliances.

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