The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to (a) declare the colonies free and independent states.
(b) prevent loyalists from leaving the country.
(c) encourage radicals in their pro-war effort.
(d) try for one last time to preserve peace with the British

d

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the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]