Facilitator Prep: Olive Branch Petition

On July 8th 1775 the Continental Congress wrote a petition that would become known as the olive branch petition. This was a petition written to Great Britain and its citizens in order to try and mend some of the bridges with them. The colonies all understood that their relationship with Britain was vital. The congress was made up of Representatives from all the colonies from all the colonies, and all of them signed this petition. These Representatives were also sure to make sure that this petition was easily understandable so their words could not be misunderstood.