With the hope of avoiding war, the Second Continental Congress sent King George a document asking for protection and peace. What was the name of this document? O The Declaration of Independence O The Olive Branch Petition O The United States Constitution O The Magna Carta

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Module 3: Give Me Liberty
With the hope of avoiding war, the Second Continental Congress sent King George a
document asking for protection and peace. What was the name of this document?
O The Declaration of Independence
O The Olive Branch Petition
O The United States Constitution
O The Magna Carta
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Transcribed Image Text:Question 6 Module 3: Give Me Liberty With the hope of avoiding war, the Second Continental Congress sent King George a document asking for protection and peace. What was the name of this document? O The Declaration of Independence O The Olive Branch Petition O The United States Constitution O The Magna Carta Question 7
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The correct option is B- The Olive Branch Petition.
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This petition was adopted on July 5, 1775, by Second Continental Congress, and signed on July 8, 1775. The document affirmed the American population's loyalty to Great Britain and requested King George III for peace and protection. It was a final attempt to avoid war between Great Britain and 13 North American British colonies.

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