Question

Which of the following statements best describes the period of salutary neglect?

A. Salutary neglect refers to a time period when the colonies were given a degree of self-rule.
B. Salutary neglect refers to a time period when the British government refused to protect the colonies.
C. Salutary neglect refers to a time period when colonial governments refused to recognize natural rights.
D. Salutary neglect refers to a time period when settlers rejected the social contract.

Answer 1

A, since the colonies self ruled themselves in exchange for loyalty to the British