Question

Which of the following describes both the short- and long-term effects of the British policy of salutary neglect?

A. Its short-term relaxation of restrictions led to long-term colonial resentment of taxes.
B. Its short-term cost savings came at the long-term cost of limiting religious liberty
C. Its short-term defense of religious tolerance created greater religious tension in the long term.
D. Its short-term economic benefits widened the long-term social gap between British colonies.​

Answer 1

A . Its short-term relaxation of restrictions led to long-term colonial resentment of taxes