Question

the first continental congress sent a petition to king george iii. what is a petition?a reminder to pay back borrowed moneya small but valuable gifta threat to overthrow a governmenta formal, signed request

Explanation:

A petition is a formal document, often signed by multiple people, that makes a formal request to an authority figure or body. In the context of the First Continental Congress, it was an official request to King George III, not a payment reminder, gift, or threat.

Answer:

a formal, signed request