How did most colonists feel in the year following the lexington and concord battles? a they still wanted to be a part of great britain and agreed that great britain's policies were necessary. b they wanted independence from great britain because colonists agree with great britain's policies. c they still wanted to be a part of great britain but did not agree with great britain's policies toward them d they wanted independence from great britain because colonists wanted to live tax free. question 2 (1 point) how did the second continental congress try to solve the colonists quarrel (fighting) with great britain at first. a the sent an "olive branch petition" to the king. b they wrote a pamphlet called "common sense". c they created the continental army. d they wrote the declaration of independence question 3 (1 point) why was the petition given the name "olive branch"? a because it was the kings favorite plant b because it is a symbol of indpendence c because its an ancient symbol of peace d because it was written on paper from an olive tree question 4 (1 point) what impact did "common sense" have on the colonies? a it led to the repeal of the intolerable acts b it convinced many colonists to stay loyal to great britain c it led to peace between great britain and the colonies d it convinced many colonists to support independence. question 5 (1 point) after the battles at lexington and concord and the british retreat from boston, there were many more battles, and most colonists began to cry for independence. true false question 6 (9 points) in the venn diagram, record similarities and differences between the olive branch petition and common sense. match the statements with where you would put each in the venn diagram. column a 1. written by thomas pain: written by thomas pain 2. written by the continental congress: written by the continental congress 3. argued that colonies should be be independent: argued that colonies should be be independent 4. a peaceful request to the king to stop punishing the colonies: a peaceful request to the king to stop punishing the colonies 5. an attempt to persuade someone or a group of people: an attempt to persuade someone or a group of people 6. a law: a law 7. did not accomplish what it was designed to do: did not accomplish what it was designed to do 8. would have been supported by the patriots: would have been supported by the patriots 9. would have been supported by loyalists: would have been supported by loyalists column b a. both b. common sense c. does not belong in the venn diagram d. olive branch petition review answers