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What was the second continental congress seeking when the "olive branch petition" was sent to king george III in 1775?

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User Judee
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A way to avoid a war with England, and negotiate new terms of their partnership.
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User Ramganesh
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Answer:

ok

Step-by-step explanation:

When the second continental congress happened and sent a a petition to Kng George III they wanted to show the King that the colonists still wanted to continuo beeing part of the British empire, but they were upset because of high taxes they had to pay and some events that happened to them.

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