Exploring Britain's Approach to the American Colonies

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During the 'Salutary Neglect' policy, what was Britain's approach to enforcing laws in the colonies?

Allowed the colonies to make their own laws

Enforced some British laws

Strictly enforced British laws

Did not enforce any British laws (correct)

When did the 'Salutary Neglect' policy begin and end?

Early 1700s until 1763 (correct)

After the French and Indian War

1760-1820

1763 onwards

What event led to Britain enforcing laws more strictly in the colonies after 1763?

The French and Indian War (correct)

The Treaty of Paris

King George III's reign

The growth of the colonies' economy

What was the expectation of Britain towards the 13 colonies after winning the French and Indian War?

To help pay off their war debt Signup and view all the answers

How did the colonists respond to Britain's expectation of them paying off the war debt?

They refused to pay it off Signup and view all the answers

During the 'Salutary Neglect' policy, what was Britain's approach to enforcing laws in the colonies?

Britain selectively enforced some laws in the colonies Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for Britain's implementation of the 'Salutary Neglect' policy?

To control the economic growth of the colonies Signup and view all the answers

What event led to Britain enforcing laws more strictly in the colonies after 1763?

The French and Indian War Signup and view all the answers

What was the expectation of Britain towards the 13 colonies after winning the French and Indian War?

The colonies would help pay off Britain's war debt Signup and view all the answers

How did the colonists respond to Britain's expectation of them paying off the war debt?

They refused to pay off the war debt Signup and view all the answers

Exploring Britain's Approach to the American Colonies

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During the 'Salutary Neglect' policy, what was Britain's approach to enforcing laws in the colonies?

When did the 'Salutary Neglect' policy begin and end?

What event led to Britain enforcing laws more strictly in the colonies after 1763?

What was the expectation of Britain towards the 13 colonies after winning the French and Indian War?

How did the colonists respond to Britain's expectation of them paying off the war debt?

During the 'Salutary Neglect' policy, what was Britain's approach to enforcing laws in the colonies?

What was the main reason for Britain's implementation of the 'Salutary Neglect' policy?

What event led to Britain enforcing laws more strictly in the colonies after 1763?

What was the expectation of Britain towards the 13 colonies after winning the French and Indian War?

How did the colonists respond to Britain's expectation of them paying off the war debt?

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