The colonies demanded fair treatment from the British government, but ultimately saw separation as necessary to maintain their connections and perceived the British as both enemies in war and friends in peace.
The colonies' view of their relationship with the British government was that they had repeatedly warned the British about unjust actions by their legislature and sought fair treatment to avoid separation. Despite appealing to their common heritage and seeking justice, the colonies felt they had no choice but to separate from Britain, viewing them as enemies in war but friends in peace.
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