Question

British actions after the French and Indian War, such as the Sugar Act and Stamp Act, represented a major shift in policy toward the colonies in which of the following ways?

The Sugar Act and Stamp Act allowed more import options for colonies
The laws were created to limit the importation of British goods
The Sugar Act and Stamp Act were passed to benefit the colonies
The direct taxes marked an end to the period of salutary neglect in the colonies

Answer 1

The direct taxes marked an end to the period of salutary neglect in the colonies.

Explanation:

• The period of salutary neglect was characterized by the British Council not interfering in the affairs of the British Colonies.

• During this period, the British Parliament kept the colonies out of the taxable region and did not impose much restrictions on their activities.

• In order to incur the costs of the 'French and Indian war', the parliament finally had to end the 'period of salutary neglect' and impose heavy taxes on the colonies.