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Dec 13, 2017
To settle the colonies' differences with England peacefully.
Explanation:
The Second Continental Congress (present-day US) sent the Olive Branch petition to King George III, requesting to settle their problems peacefully. The colonies did not want a war so this petition was England's last chance at a stable relationship with the colonies.
King George III, however, immediately rejected the petition, since he believed the colonies were openly rebelling against England. This action indicates the end of the colonies' connection with England.
The Olive Branch petition is also known as the point of no return. Because King George III declined the peace offering, the relationship between the colonies and England declined dramatically and war was inevitable.
