Question

What did the Olive Branch Petition state?

that the colonists remained loyal to the king

that colonists would die rather than live as slaves

that Parliament would send 20,000 soldiers to the colonies

that Britain should stop taxing imported olives

Answer 1

Remain loyal to the king (of England), answer 1

Answer 2

The best answer would be A, as it stated that the colonists did not want to extract themselves from Great Britain, but also did not want taxes without representation. It was a last attempt at peace between the colonists and Great Britain before they would go to war if the king did not agree to the terms. Hope this helps!