C. The Olive Branch Petition issued a protest against the harsh policies of the British and asked the king to withdraw the Coercive Acts and put a stop to the war.
The correct answer is option C. <span>The Olive Branch Petition issued a protest against the harsh policies of the British and asked the king to withdraw the Coercive Acts and put a stop to the war.</span>
Britain also needed money to pay for its war debts. The King and Parliament believed they had the right to tax the colonies. They decided to require several kinds of taxes from the colonists to help pay for the French and Indian War.
