Petition

Why was the document called the Olive Branch Petition?

• An olive branch symbolizes anger. They are asking for war.

• An olive branch symbolizes a peace offering. They are asking for peace.

What was King George III’s reaction to the Olive Branch Petition?

• He accepted it and made peace with the colonists.

• He ignored it and began preparing for war against the colonist traitors.

Many Cherokee felt betrayed by the Treaty of New Echota, so leader John Ross collected signatures on a ________________ in hopes the treaty would not be approved.

• spoils system

• industrialization

• nullified

• petition

The Petition of Right, signed in 1628, was significant because it:

• Established the English Parliament

• Limited the king's ability to tax without Parliament's consent

• Abolished the monarchy

• Created the English Bill of Rights

Creating a list of signatures in order to change something.

• Freedom of petition

• Freedom of the press

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

What freedom is being demonstrated?

• Freedom of petition

• Freedom of the press

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

What is a petition in the context of social studies?

• A formal written request signed by many people

• A verbal agreement between two parties

• A secret ballot for voting

• A public protest without signatures

Which historical document is known for limiting the power of the king through a petition?

• The Magna Carta

• The Petition of Right

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

In which country did the Petition of Right originate?

• France

• United States

• England

• Germany

What is the primary purpose of a petition?

• To request a change or action from an authority

• To declare war

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To elect a new leader