Which of the following documents was drafted on July 6th, 1775, and warned the king that if the situation was not resolved with
Great Britain, independence would be the result? A. The Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms
B. The Olive Branch Petition
C. The Declaration of Rights and Grievances
D. The Proclamation of Rebellion
The correct answer is B. The Olive Branch Petition
The Olive Branch Petition was drafted by John Dickinson and adopted by the Second Continental Congress before submission to King George. It was aimed at asserting the rights of the colonists while maintaining their loyalty to the Crown
the most important element was the fact that with freedom they get the rights to have the say, the right of choice, choose leaders, and choose they're own religion.
