Why did Congress submit the Olive Branch Petition to King George?
A) To avoid war with England at any cost.
B) To preserve unity with the moderates.
C) To satisfy radicals who wanted to make the king aware of their unhappiness with Parliament.
D) They expected the king to overrule Parliament regarding taxation of the colonies.

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Congress submitted the Olive Branch Petition to King George III in an attempt to preserve unity with the moderates who were not yet ready to declare independence from England. They hoped to reconcile with England and avoid all-out war.

Why Did Congress Submit the Olive Branch Petition to King