strict enforcement of parliamentary laws and regulations. Instead of imposing tight control and oversight, the British government allowed the colonies to self-govern and manage their own economic affairs to a significant extent. This hands-off approach fostered a sense of autonomy among the colonies and encouraged their growth in trade and commerce.
During this period, the colonies benefited from the ability to develop their own industries and markets without heavy taxation or intervention from Britain. However, this leniency also contributed to growing colonial expectations for self-governance and increased resistance to British control, particularly as the crown began to reassert its authority following the French and Indian War, leading eventually to tensions that sparked the American Revolution. The end of Salutary Neglect marked a pivotal shift in British colonial policy and played a crucial role in the eventual push for independence by the American colonies.