Question

After King George III rejected the Olive Branch Petition, Parliament passed the Prohibitory Act, which

Answer 1

The Olive Branch Petition was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 5, 1775, in a final attempt to avoid a full-on war between the Thirteen Colonies, that the Congress represented, and Great Britain. The petition affirmed American loyalty to Great Britain and entreated the king to prevent further conflict.

Answer 2

Answer: prohibited all British trade with the American colonies, and also changed their view about American ships to be treated as an enemy.

Explanation:

In December 1775, Parliament passed the American Prohibitory Act. This Act was specifically designed to hurt the colonies economically. In addition to this Act, the Proclamation of Rebellion in August sealed the declaration of war by the Parliament against the American colonies.