Question

9. What was an important consequence of the British policy of "Salutary
Neglect"?
A. French merchants took over the colonial carrying trade.
B. British colonists became accustomed to self-government.
C. The British government strictly enforced the Navigation Acts.
D. Britain collected more taxes from the colonists than those living in
Britain.

Answer 1

Answer:    

Option: B. British colonists became accustomed to self-government.

Explanation:

It's generally known that the British established 13 colonies in America to generate wealth. It was inspired by the mercantilism which made colonies as a source to provide raw materials to their Crown in England. The British policy of "Salutary Neglect" introduced when the British government was not implementing any laws in the colonies on the condition that they got raw materials from the colonies and the colonies continue to buy finished goods from English. Consequences to that, the colonists became habitual to self-rule themselves. In some point, salutary neglect, was responsible for the protest and hostile between the two when the British started to implement policies on taxes when they were in high debt because of the French and Indian war. Now, the Colonies forced to pay taxes and follow their laws.