Why did the Continental Congress issue the Olive Branch Petition? (4 points)
AWanted to gain United States independence without going to war
BWanted to negotiate for protection of American rights peacefully
CWanted to remain at peace in order to build up the Continental Army
DWanted to show Britain the reasons why they were going to war
AWanted to gain United States independence without going to war
BWanted to negotiate for protection of American rights peacefully
CWanted to remain at peace in order to build up the Continental Army
DWanted to show Britain the reasons why they were going to war