APFIVE Salutary Neglect and Colonial Self-Governance
How did the policy of salutary neglect in the decades before the French and Indian War help shape colonial self-governance and eventually fuel revolutionary sentiments?
A
It centralized all legislative power in Britain, which kept colonial governments weak and unresponsive.
B
It imposed strict and consistent British oversight that left little room for independent decision-making.
C
It forced the colonies to depend exclusively on British trade, eliminating any local economic initiative.
D
It allowed the colonies a large degree of autonomy from direct British control, fostering self-reliance and local governance.
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