Olive Branch Petition

After the bloodshed at Lexington & Concord, the colonists submitted this as one last attempt at a peaceful resolution with Britain

• Boston Agenda

• Common Sense

• Olive Branch Petition

• Virginia Resolutions

(Worth 3 points) Was the Olive Branch Petition successful? How did King George III respond? What proclamation did he make after receiving the Olive Branch Petition?

What was the document called that was sent to KG3 that stated that the colonists wanted peace and a protection of rights?

• Olive Branch Petition

• Common Sense

• Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris

This document asked for peace with England.

• Proclamation of 1763

• Olive Branch Petition

• Treaty of Paris

• "Common Sense"

What was the primary purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To request peace and assert loyalty to the King

• To demand more taxes from the colonies

• To form a new colonial government

Who was the Olive Branch Petition addressed to?

• The British Parliament

• King George III

• The Prime Minister of Britain

• The Governor of Massachusetts

In what year was the Olive Branch Petition sent to Britain?

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

Which group was responsible for drafting the Olive Branch Petition?

• The First Continental Congress

• The Second Continental Congress

• The Sons of Liberty

• The British Loyalists

What was King George III's response to the Olive Branch Petition?

• He accepted it and called for peace talks

• He ignored it and declared the colonies in rebellion

• He sent additional troops to the colonies

• He agreed to all the demands

Which of the following best describes the tone of the Olive Branch Petition?

• Aggressive and demanding

• Conciliatory and respectful

• Indifferent and neutral

• Hostile and threatening