| Even though the
war had already started, the Americans still had not
declared their independence. With the Olive Branch
Petition, they made one last attempt to find a peaceful
end to the revolution. On July 5, 1775, Congress
drafted the Olive Branch Petition. It outlined their
issues and asked the British government to respond and
deal with them. King George III of England refused to
accept the petition. He believed the Americans to be in
rebellion, and believed he could quickly end it with his
military force. |
