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== Salutary Neglect ==

== Salutary Neglect ==

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 as they pleased in the hope that freedom and minimal taxation would stimulate business growth.   

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.

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.