Question

54:11 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 jurisdictio over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appeale 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? O The colonies have demanded fair treatment from the British government many times, and they believe separating from Britain is their last resort. 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. O The colonies are eager to go to war with the British as punishment for their unjust treatment of the colonies. Mark this and return Save and Exit Next Submit​

Answer 1

The excerpt from the Declaration of Independence reflects the colonies' view of their relationship with the British government as follows:

1. **The colonies have demanded fair treatment from the British government many times, and they believe separating from Britain is their last resort**:

- The passage describes how the colonies have repeatedly warned and reminded the British government of their grievances regarding unjust attempts to extend control over them. Despite appealing to British justice and kinship ties, the colonies feel unheard and ignored. The mention of necessity denouncing their separation indicates that they view independence as a final step after exhausting all other options.

Therefore, the best description of the colonies' view based on the excerpt is that they have demanded fair treatment from the British government multiple times, and they see separation from Britain as their last resort after attempts at reconciliation have been unsuccessful.