Salutary neglect refers to the British policy of minimal interference in the American colonies, allowing them to operate with a degree of autonomy and develop their own economies. This leniency enabled colonial trade to flourish, often in ways that contradicted mercantilist principles, which emphasized strict governmental control over trade to benefit the mother country. While mercantilism sought to maximize exports and minimize imports to enrich the empire, salutary neglect inadvertently allowed colonies to engage in trade with other nations, fostering a sense of independence that would eventually contribute to revolutionary sentiments. Ultimately, the tension between these two concepts played a significant role in shaping colonial attitudes toward British governance.
No, salutary neglect was when the British neglected to enforce what was going on in the colonies, while the navigation acts were restricted and/or abolished the colonists trade with countries other then Britain, mercantilism. So salutary neglect was exactly the opposite of "enforcing" anything.
the system of mercantilism was an extension of the policy of salutary neglect...
Salutary neglect
The Ending Salutary Neglect was a large contributing factor which led to the American Revolutionary War.
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No, salutary neglect was when the British neglected to enforce what was going on in the colonies, while the navigation acts were restricted and/or abolished the colonists trade with countries other then Britain, mercantilism. So salutary neglect was exactly the opposite of "enforcing" anything.
the system of mercantilism was an extension of the policy of salutary neglect...
Salutary neglect
Salutary neglect
The Ending Salutary Neglect was a large contributing factor which led to the American Revolutionary War.
Salutary Neglect occurred from approx. 1607 to 1763.
Mercantilism was an economic policy that emphasized the importance of accumulating wealth, particularly gold and silver, through a favorable balance of trade and government regulation, often leading to strict control over colonial economies. In contrast, salutary neglect referred to the British colonial policy of lax enforcement of trade regulations, allowing colonies greater autonomy and freedom in their economic activities. While mercantilism sought to tightly control colonial trade for the benefit of the mother country, salutary neglect fostered a more hands-off approach, enabling colonies to develop their own economic practices and trade relationships. This difference ultimately influenced the colonies' attitudes toward British authority and trade policies.
Robert Walpole
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Salutary neglect was instituted by Prime Minister Robert Walpole. This was because he believed if the colonists were free from restrictions they would flourish.
For a while, Britain did not enforce all its laws in the American colonies, hoping this policy of salutary neglect would avoid conflict.
Salutary Neglect