Question

in united states history, the period known as \salutary neglect\ is best described as having taken place a after the civil war. b after the american revolution c before the american revolution. d before the french and indian war.

Explanation:

Salutary neglect was a British policy of loosely enforcing colonial trade laws in North America. This period ended after the French and Indian War (1763), when Britain began stricter enforcement to pay war debts, and it occurred before the American Revolution (1775-1783).

Answer:

C. before the American Revolution.