What was the main reason of the olive branch petition?
the olive branch petition stated that the colonies would not give in to britain's demands.
the olive branch petition begged parliament to wait for an understanding to be achieved before acting on the colonists resistance.
the olive branch petition asked for foreign assistance in the colonies against britain.
the olive branch petition was a declaration of war against britain.

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