Check Bobpursley's answer.
http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1221486006
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
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wait but why can't it be B
What evidence do you have that the British didn't have a well-organized imperial system?
i thought since they were fighting wars they didn't have a well organized imperial system
Fighting wars takes a very well organized imperial system.
ok thank you
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