Why did the second continental congress send the olive branch petition to the king

It was basically an attempt to assert the rights of the colonists while maintaining their loyalty to the British crown.

Explanation:

To peacefully gain independence for king George III without causing a war.

Explanation:

the colonists were tired of being taxed and controlled, but did not want to cause a war while asking for peace. However, I'm not sure if this petition.worked in there favor or not.

- a government ruled by the people, or assembly. officials monarchy - a single ruler like a king. over time some city-states, like athens would change governments. what this means is that all the citizens voted on all the laws.