In what way did salutary neglect help foster a sense of individualism among the colonists? A. The colonists were able to see the flaws of a monarchy as a system of government. B. the colonists were able to voice their political opinion, both to the king and parliament. C. The colonists were able to operate independently of Britain, both economically and politically. D. The colonists were able to create the necessary equipment to manufacture their own goods.

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Salutary neglect is when the king decided to lighten his rule on the colonists or not rule at all and let the colonist be independent. The answer is:

C. The colonists were able to operate independently of Britain, both economically and politically.

Thanks to the policy of salutary neglect, C. The colonists were able to operate independently of Britain, both economically and politically.

Salutary Neglect:

  • Policy where the British allowed the colonies to operate as they pleased so long as they were loyal to the crown
  • Was the predominant British policy before the French and Indian War
  • Allowed the colonists to come up with ways to govern themselves

As a result of salutary neglect, the colonies needed to come up with their own ways of doing things independent of their British overlords and so learnt to become independent both economically and socially.

In conclusion, salutary neglect led to American colonists being independent.

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