The British policy of Salutary Neglect was a governing approach in the British North American colonies in . Originated by Robert Walpole, the approach held that colonies would become more economically productive if they were not subjected to . A prime example of this would be the British reluctance to .

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The British policy of Salutary Neglect was a governing approach in the British North American colonies in the early 18th century, particularly from the 1710s to the 1760s. Originated by Robert Walpole, the approach held that colonies would become more economically productive if they were not subjected to strict enforcement of British trade regulations and laws. A prime example of this would be the British reluctance to enforce the Navigation Acts, which were designed to control colonial trade and ensure that it benefitted Britain. This lax enforcement allowed the colonies to thrive economically and develop a sense of independence that ultimately contributed to tensions leading up to the American Revolution.