Question

what was a long period of time during the early to mid- 1700s when the british did not enforce the navigation acts, which resulted in the british - american colonists feeling a sense of independence in managing their own affairs?
anglicization
salutary neglect
independence movement

Explanation:

Salutary Neglect was the period in the early - mid 1700s when Britain did not enforce the Navigation Acts, giving American colonists a sense of self - governance. Anglicization refers to the process of becoming English in culture. The Independence movement was a later push for full separation.

Answer:

B. Salutary Neglect