Question

salutary neglect was the policy of the british government from the early to mid - 18th century regarding its north american colonies under which trade regulations for the colonies were laxly enforced and imperial supervision of internal colonial affairs was loose as long as the colonies remained loyal to the british government and contributed to the economic profitability of britain. this salutary neglect contributed involuntarily to the increasing autonomy of colonial legal and legislative institutions, which ultimately led to american independence.

1. how did britain’s practice of salutary neglect before 1763 encourage the colonies to move toward revolution?

a. the colonists needed protection from other european countries.
b. this practice supported the development of self - government and domestic production in the colonies.
c. the colonists had become wealthy while under british rule.
d. this practice did not acknowledge the articles of confederation as the ruling document of the colonies.

Explanation:

Salutary neglect allowed colonies to develop their own self-governing institutions and gain experience managing internal affairs with minimal British interference. This growing autonomy made colonists more resistant to later British control, pushing them toward revolution. Option a is incorrect because protection was not the driver of revolutionary sentiment. Options c and d are unrelated to the direct link between salutary neglect and revolutionary movement.

Answer:

b. This practice supported the development of self-government and domestic production in the colonies.