USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was a direct result of salutary neglect?
A
the colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government
B
many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies
C
the colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense
D
many colonies sought economic aid from other countries
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This “salutary neglect” contributed involuntarily to the increasing autonomy of colonial legal and legislative institutions, which ultimately led to American independence.

Detailed explanation-2: -The salutary neglect definition is the unofficial British policy where parliamentary rules and laws were loosely or not enforced on the American colonies and trade. For the colonists, this policy expanded freedom when it came to trade and self-government, and resulted in colonial growth and prosperity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Salutary neglect was a large contributing factor that led to the American Revolutionary War. Since the imperial authority did not assert the power that it had, the colonists were left to govern themselves. These essentially sovereign colonies soon became accustomed to the idea of self-control.

Detailed explanation-4: -An example of Salutary Neglect was Parliament’s lack of enforcement of colonial taxes. Salutary Neglect was beneficial for both the colonies and for Britain (for a while). This was the first representative government in North America located in Virginia, but the Virginia Company had to approve any laws it passed.

Detailed explanation-5: -Which statement BEST describes an effect of the British policy of salutary neglect? The colonies developed an aptitude for self-governing.

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