Technically it is true that Congress adopted the Olive Branch Petition asking Parliament not to break from the colonies, although many who signed it knew that war was inevitable. It was seen more as just something that could buy time.
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the population grew a lot and was making more money
"if i have seen farther than others," said newton, "it is because i have stood on the shoulders of giants." who were the giants to whom newton was referring? could this be said of any scientific accomplishment? explain.