9. the purpose of the petition sent to king george iii by the first continental congress was to a. declare their right to approve laws passed by parliament on behalf of the colonies. b. request that the king consider granting independence to the established colonies. c. declare the right to bear arms in pursuit of liberty. d. request a place in parliament for colonial delegates.

A - Declare their right to approve laws passed by Parliament on behalf of the colonies

In the petition, it states that if it had not been for the acts of oppression that was forced onto the colonies because of the British Parliament, the colonies would still be under British rule. Thus, describing that they should have the right to approve laws that were passed by parliament.

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