Because they were better (still editing)
The second main difference between socialism and communism is that within communism the distribution of goods and services takes place according to the individuals needs, while in a socialist system, goods and services are distributed based on individual efforts (e.g. paying taxes).
The Olive Branch Petition was the last attempt to avoid a full-blown war between the thirteen colonies and Great Britain presented in that Congress.
So, the correct answer would be <span>A. a last-ditch attempt by the colonists to make peace with Great Britain.
I hope this helps!</span>
