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Cartoon of an eagle holding an 'Olive Branch Petition (1775)' scroll flying towards a tree with George Washington's face and squirrels.

Cartoon of an eagle holding an 'Olive Branch Petition (1775)' scroll flying towards a tree with George Washington's face and squirrels.

Draw the Olive Tree (King George III) Place it in the center of your page Make it big and tall, with strong branches Optional: Add a face on the trunk to symbolize King George III 2. Draw the Loyalist Squirrels On the branches: 3 squirrels cheering or looking happy At the base: 2 squirrels guarding the tree, maybe looking angry at the approaching eagle Label them “Loyalists” 3. Draw the Eagle (Colonists / Congress) Position it on the left side, flying toward the tree Give it the letter in its claws or beak Label the eagle “Second Draw the Olive Branch Petition Letter Make it rectangular, clear enough to write the label Write: “Olive Branch Petition (1775)” Angle it so it points toward the tree 5. Add Expressions / Action Tree: neutral or stern expression (king ignoring the petition) Squirrels: supportive, cheering, or angry at the eagle Eagle: determined, carrying the letter toward the tree Continental Congress” Add grass, ground, or sky for context Make lines bold and clear Use simple colors: green tree, brown squirrels, golden/yellow eagle See more