Salutary Neglect Era Quiz

During Salutary Neglect, the colonies were given more freedom to do what?

What was the English government's attitude towards the colonies during Salutary Neglect?

How long did Salutary Neglect last?

What type of government did the colonies have?

What was the reason for the colonies' independence from England?

What was the purpose of town meetings in New England colonies?

What was Salutary Neglect?

What was the effect of the collapse of the Dominion of New England?

Who first used the term 'Salutary Neglect'?

During what time period did Salutary Neglect occur?

What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts?

What was the consequence of Britain's attempt to enforce stricter rules and more direct management on the colonies?

What was the Mayflower Compact?

Who signed the Mayflower Compact?

Why were the Puritans and other Protestant Separatists dissatisfied with the Church of England?

Salutary Neglect

During Salutary Neglect, the colonies were given more freedom to govern themselves and make their own decisions.
The English government's attitude towards the colonies during Salutary Neglect was one of indifference, neglecting to enforce its rules and regulations.

Colonies' Government

The colonies had a type of self-government, with elected representatives and town meetings.

History of Salutary Neglect

Salutary Neglect occurred from 1696 to 1763, a period of approximately 67 years.
The term 'Salutary Neglect' was first used by historian Edmund Morgan in the 20th century.

Consequences of Salutary Neglect

The collapse of the Dominion of New England led to the colonies having more autonomy and independence from England.
The consequence of Britain's attempt to enforce stricter rules and more direct management on the colonies was resistance and rebellion from the colonies.

The Navigation Acts were laws passed by England to regulate the colonies' trade and commerce.
The Mayflower Compact was an agreement signed in 1620, establishing a framework for governing the Plymouth Colony.
The Mayflower Compact was signed by 41 male passengers on the Mayflower, including William Bradford and Myles Standish.
The compact was necessary because the Pilgrims arrived in an area not authorized by the English government.

Reasons for Independence

The colonies sought independence from England due to the restrictions and rules imposed by the English government, which the colonies felt were unjust.

Puritans and the Church of England

The Puritans and other Protestant Separatists were dissatisfied with the Church of England because they felt it was too similar to the Roman Catholic Church and did not reform enough during the English Reformation.

Test your knowledge of the Salutary Neglect era with this quiz! Learn about the policies that allowed the colonies more freedom and the impact they had on colonial development. Keywords: Salutary Neglect, colonies, trade, governance, England.