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Question 18 • IL-US History A

The members of the Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III because

Answer
A
they wanted him to know the colonies were ready for war.
B
they hoped he would replace the members of Parliament.
C
they were willing to remain loyal if he addressed complaints.
D
they hoped he would realize the colonies could win a war.

Explanation

The Olive Branch Petition was a final attempt by the Second Continental Congress to avoid a break with Britain. The delegates declared their loyalty to King George III while asking him to address the colonists’ grievances. Therefore, they were willing to remain loyal if he addressed their complaints.

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