Read this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.

"We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable

jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here.

We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our

common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and

correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore,

acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of

mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends."

Which best describes the colonies' view of their relationship with the British government?

The colonies have demanded fair treatment from the British government many times, and they believe

separating from Britain is their last resort.

O The colonies will continue to demand fair treatment from the British government until they receive what they are

asking for.

O The colonies view the British as friends, and they do not want to rebel against the British government.

The colonies are eager to go to war with the British as punishment for their unjust treatment of the colonies.