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The period of "salutary neglect" was a period of prosperity in the colonies during which [[England]] did not enforce many rules or laws against the colonies.  Instead, England let the colonies do what they want in the hope that freedom and little taxation would stimulate lots of business growth.   

The period of "salutary neglect" was a period of prosperity in the colonies during which [[England]] did not enforce many rules or laws against the colonies.  Instead, England let the colonies do what they want in the hope that freedom and little taxation would stimulate lots of business growth.   

This approach of "salutary neglect" was very successful.  It lasted from the late 1600s (just after all the colonies were established) through 1750, when conflicts began, in part due to the change in policy.

This approach of "salutary neglect" was very successful.  It lasted from the late 1600s (just after all the colonies were established) until about 1760, when conflicts began and Britain changed its "hands off" policy.

During this period of time, colonies differed in many ways from each other, but buisnesses flourished and the wealth of the colonies grew.

During this period of time, colonies differed in many ways from each other, but businesses flourished and the wealth of the colonies grew.

== The Zenger Trial ==

== The Zenger Trial ==