EMERGENCE OF USA
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT
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Money
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Peace
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Olives
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Soldiers
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Olive Branch Petition was adopted by Congress on July 5th, 1775 to be sent to the King as a last attempt to prevent formal war from being declared. The Petition emphasized their loyalty to the British crown and emphasized their rights as British citizens. The Congress met according to adjournment.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Olive Branch Petition asked King George III to recognize the colonists’ rights as Englishmen and repeal the unjust laws passed by Parliament.
Detailed explanation-3: -In August 1775, the colonies were formally declared to be in rebellion by the Proclamation of Rebellion, and the petition was rejected by the British government; King George had refused to read it before declaring the colonists traitors.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Olive Branch Petition was sent to King George III in July of 1775, one year before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Olive Branch Petition was a last ditched effort at peace.