15. The purpose of the petition sent to King George III by the First Continental Congress was to A. request that the king consid
er granting independence to the established colonies. B. request a place in Parliament for colonial delegates. C. declare their right to approve laws passed by Parliament on behalf of the colonies. D. declare the right to bear arms in pursuit of liberty.
Answer: C. declare their right to approve laws passed by Parliament on behalf of the colonies.
Explanation:
The petition sent to King George III by the First Continental Congress on October 25, 1774, was meant to notify that despite their discontent with the Coercive Acts, Congress remained open to affirm its loyalty to the king as long as specific complaints of the colonies were revised.
This meant they were troubled with the lack of participation of the colonies in the approval of the Coercive Acts that were enforced on them.
The answer should be A. King George III by the first Continental Congress was to request king consider granting Independence to established colonies. Hope it helped!
The first amendment is freedom of speech. This allows you to wear what you want and say what you want. This right is limited in certain places for example, school. In the outside world you can get yourself into federal trouble abusing this right.
It keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Explanation:
The citizens back then were from Britain and they hated how their king had ALL THE POWER. Therefore, they have made up checks and balances so that a branch doesn't seem tyrannic.
