Question

The purpose of the petition sent to King George III by the First Continental Congress was to

a. request a place in Parliament for colonial delegates.
b. declare the right to bear arms in pursuit of liberty.
c. request that the king consider granting independence to the established colonies.
d. declare their right to approve laws passed by Parliament on behalf of the colonies

Answer 1

The purpose of the petition sent to King George III by the First Continental Congress was to "c. request that the king consider granting independence to the established colonies" since the colonies wanted to avoid a war with Britain if possible.