Question

Prior to 1763, the British government generally followed a policy of salutary neglect towards the American colonies because it:

a) wished to secure the loyalty of the colonies
b) lacked a well-organized imperial system

I think it is B but i think it could also be A

Answer 1

Check Bobpursley's answer.

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1221486006

Answer 2

wait but why can't it be B

Answer 3

What evidence do you have that the British didn't have a well-organized imperial system?

Answer 4

i thought since they were fighting wars they didn't have a well organized imperial system

Answer 5

Fighting wars takes a very well organized imperial system.

Answer 6

ok thank you