Thomas Jefferson, John Dickinson, and the second Continental Congress made the Olive Branch Petition to technically show how Britain was treating the colonies and that they do not want to cause any trouble. If britain decides to continues to oppose to the colonies, then the colonies will fight back. Thomas Jefferson wrote, "Your Majesty's ministers persevering in their measures and proceeding to open hostilities for enforcing them, have compelled us to arm in our own defence (Page 1)". To add on, the colonies feel like they will be affected by Britain and fail in their colonies. For example, Thomas Jefferson wrote, "When we consider whom we must oppose in this contest, and if it continues, what may be the consequences, our own particular misfortunes are accounted by us, only part of our distress (Page 1)".