Put down their weapons.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Olive Branch Petition was by the colonists and was recognized by Congress on July 5, 1775. This petition was the last chance the colonists had to stop a war from happening with Great Britain and to pledge loyalty to the British crown.
War was on the brink of happening between the colonists and Great Britain. Many colonists were fed up with how they were being treated and wanted independence from Great Britain, but many did not want a war to break out between the two. The Olive Branch Petition was the last chance the colonists got to pledge their loyalty to Great Britain and get the attention of King George III.
In the Olive Branch Petition, the colonists said they would put down their weapons and pledge their loyalty to Great Britain. The petition was too late, as many battles were already fought and the British had lost numerous times. King George III did not even read the Olive Branch Petition and outright rejected it.