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?
salutary neglect
independence movement
anglicization

Explanation:

Salutary Neglect was a British policy in the early - mid 1700s where the Navigation Acts were not enforced, giving American colonists a sense of self - governance. The independence movement came later as a response to increased British control, and Anglicization was about making colonists more like the British in culture, not related to non - enforcement of trade laws.

Answer:

A. Salutary Neglect