the restoration of King Charles the Second after the English revolution.
This means to not enforce laws, particularly where the enforcement may have counterproductive results.It is often used to describe the British policy of leniency in dealng with trade matters in the American colonies. This refers to the British not strictly enforcing parliamentary laws to keep the colonies obedient.the british policy of leaving the american colonies alone.
Salutary neglect
It was the people of the 13 Colonies who fought for and gained their freedom; it was THEIR revolution, their victory and their freedom. Now, it so happens that the colonies were provoked by the British government, which later learned a thing or two from the events of 1775-83, but that doesn't make it their revolution. In fact, the thinking behind it is odd. Would it occur to you to call the slaves' rebellion in Haiti 'French', for example? Yes, it's true. British policy changed following the American Revolution, but it SHOULD be called the American Revolution, because it was the AMERICANS who revolted.
salutary neglect
American merchants complained that the British were keeping Americans out of the West Indies and other British markets that they could make money from.
Salutary neglect
Salutary neglect
Salutary neglect
the british policy of leaving the American colonies alone
Salutary neglect
This means to not enforce laws, particularly where the enforcement may have counterproductive results.It is often used to describe the British policy of leniency in dealng with trade matters in the American colonies. This refers to the British not strictly enforcing parliamentary laws to keep the colonies obedient.the british policy of leaving the american colonies alone.
The policy that refused to enforce British laws in the American colonies was known as "salutary neglect." This informal policy allowed the colonies considerable freedom in their economic and political affairs, as long as they remained loyal to the British crown and contributed to its economic interests. This lack of enforcement fostered a sense of independence among the colonists, ultimately contributing to growing tensions that led to the American Revolution.
Salutary neglect
Salutary neglect
Salutary neglect
Salutary neglect
British policy enforced onto American colonies. These acts allowed British troops to take shelter and supplies from the colonists.