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short answer: according to the lecture, how did the british policy of salutary neglect play a role in causing the american revolution?
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The British policy of Salutary Neglect allowed the American colonies to develop self - governance, economic autonomy, and a sense of identity. When Britain later tried to impose stricter control (like new taxes and regulations) after the policy ended, the colonists, accustomed to self - rule and economic freedom, resisted. This resistance, fueled by the contrast between the period of neglect and the new restrictive measures, contributed to the growing tensions that led to the American Revolution.