Question

What did the colonists promise to do if King George III addressed their complaints in the Olive Branch Petition? lay down their weapons reopen the port of Boston help the king strengthen the British army volunteer to fight in future British wars

A: To Lay Down Their Weapons

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) lay down their weapons.

The colonist promised to lay down their weapons if King George III addressed their complaint in the Oliver Branch Petition.

The Second Continental Congress of July 1775 tried to put an end to the fight with the British and once for all, finish the conflict to find a way for reconciliation. Through the Olive Branch Petition, John Dickinson, a Pennsylvanian delegate appealed personally to King George III. The petition was to stop the British Army, end the fight and to search for ways to make peace. There, the colonist promised to lay down their weapons if King George III addressed their complaint in the Oliver Branch Petition.

Answer 2

The correct answer is "A".

The Olive Branch Petition was signed by the Second Continental Congress on July 8th, 1775. It was the final attempt made by the colonies to avoid war with Great Britain. The petition was signed a week later after tensions had risen with the approval of the Continental Congress to invade Canada. The petition reaffirmed loyalty to Great Britain and disregarded any military affairs towards the British Crown.