When Great Britain ended the period of Salutary Neglect, it changed the way it enforced colonial policies. Which right or privilege did the British take away, motivating some colonists to call for revolution?

Question

A) Colonists elected the members of local legislatures that imposed taxes.
B) All colonists were granted equal rights and privileges under the law.
C) All colonists were allowed to practice any religion that they chose.
D) Colonists who served in militias were given pensions from the British.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) Colonists elected the members of local legislatures that imposed taxes.

When Great Britain ended the period of Salutary Neglect, it began to more strictly enforce its laws and imposed taxes without the consent of the colonists, who had previously enjoyed a degree of autonomy and self-governance in their local legislatures. This shift angered many colonists, who believed they should have representation in government, leading to cries of "no taxation without representation" and ultimately motivating calls for revolution.