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The purpose of the petition sent to King George III by the First Continental Congress was to

Arequest a place in Parliament for colonial delegates.
Bdeclare the right to bear arms in pursuit of liberty.
Crequest that the king consider granting independence to the established colonies.
Ddeclare their right to approve laws passed by Parliament on behalf of the colonies

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The purpose of the petition sent to King George III by the First Continental Congress was to "c. request that the king consider granting independence to the established colonies" since the colonies wanted to avoid a war with Britain if possible. 

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