Question
Record one similarity and three differences between the Olive Branch Petition and
Common Sense
Answer
Similarity: Both documents were written by Thomas Paine.
Differences: The Olive Branch Petition was written to King George III, while Common Sense was written to the American public; The Olive Branch Petition was written in 1775, while Common Sense was written in 1776; The Olive Branch Petition was a plea for peace, while Common Sense was a call for independence.