Question

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

a) to persuade British troops to leave Boston
b) to encourage colonists to join the army
c) to convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act
d) to ask King George to make peace with the colonies

Answer 1

On July 5, 1775, the Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition, written by John Dickinson, which appeals directly to King George III and expresses hope for reconciliation between the colonies and Great Britain.

So by this information I would say that the answer is D