APUSH
GOLDEN DOZEN - TERM 6: SALUTARY NEGLECT
This key Period 2 term refers to the British crown policy of avoiding strict enforcement of parliamentary laws meant to keep American colonies obedient to England
Published on May 12, 2025
This key Period 2 term refers to the British crown policy of avoiding strict enforcement of parliamentary laws meant to keep American colonies obedient to England. SALUTARY NEGLECT enabled the colonies to flourish by pursuing forbidden trade with other countries and developing self-government.
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