During the decade before the outbreak of war, what were the two major attitudes of the colonists toward Parliament and the British Empire? The relationship between the two is negative. More specifically full of hatred from the colonists side for being exploited through laws set up by the parliament to benefit them(parliament) and the King. For example, after the unsuccessfully "French And Indian War" Britan was in debt from War. The parliament then collected taxes(money) from the colonists even though the colonists never wanted to start a War with the others

1. Some felt parliament and the British empire would reach a peaceful settlement with the colonists

2. Others felt Parliament and the British Empire would take their rights of liberty away from them completely

Explanation:

The two major attitudes of the colonists toward Parliament and the British Empire can be summarized below:

1. Some felt parliament and the British empire would reach a peaceful settlement with the colonists: this is because some believed they are British citizens and they need to defend their rights which would eventually lead to a peaceful resolution.

2. Others felt Parliament and the British Empire would take their rights of liberty away from them completely: this is because some believed with the taxation without representation, it is only a matter of time before the colonists would be subjected to dehumanizing policies.

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