The purpose of the petition sent to King George III by the First Continental Congress was to "<span>c. request that the king consider granting independence to the established colonies" since the colonies wanted to avoid a war with Britain if possible. </span>
It was in 1619 in Virginia so D is the correct answer.
A and D judicial executive and legislative
John Hancock, who was one of the wealthiest men in America at the time inherited his business from his uncle who was a mercantile businessman. He became a merchant, statesman, and served as a president of the Second Continental Congress amongst many other positions within that included Governor of Massachusetts.
