The members of the second continental congress sent the olive branch petition to king george iii because

a. they wanted him to know the colonies were ready for war.

b. they hoped he would replace the members of parliament.

c. they were willing to remain loyal if he addressed complaints.

d. they hoped he would realize the colonies could win a war.

1.3.6 practice: examining the founding principles the declaration of independence we hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal. that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.- that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,- that whenever any form of governments becomes destructive of thee ends, it is right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its power in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness . summary