How did the colonists attempt to reconcile with England in 1775?
A) They sent Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin to London to express their grievances.
B) They presented the Olive Branch Petition to King George III as a compromise.
C) They offered to pay for the tea dumped in Boston Harbor if the British Army was withdrawn.
D) They agreed to accept all of Parliament's demands for lifting the Intolerable Acts.
E) They promised to disarm if Parliament would remove the British soldiers.

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The Olive Branch Petition was a final attempt by the colonists to avoid going to war with Britain during the American Revolution. It was adopted by the Second Continental Congress in July 1775 and professed American loyalty to the crown, seeking an end to the hostilities.

How Did the Colonists Attempt to Reconcile with England in 1775