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How A Little Neglect Went a Long Way

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Yes, the thirteen colonies [New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey,

Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia] were British colonies

century. Some of Britain’s problems included the Glorious

but the British had many problems during the 17

Revolution of 1688 and wars with Holland, France, and Spain. Due to these problems, the British allowed the

colonies a great amount of self-government and economic freedom. Indeed, it is often stated that the British used

a policy of “Salutary Neglect” during this period. In fact, this led to Britain being largely absent during this

period in colonial America. As such, the colonies in North America were left for the most part to govern

themselves. Thus, when after the French and Indian War in 1763, the British needed more revenue (income) and

started to treat the colonies like colonies – the colonists were furious.

Questions:

1) List the thirteen colonies.

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2) Describe Britain during the 17

century.

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3) Describe Britain’s North American colonies during the 17

century.

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4) In your own words, explain “Salutary Neglect.”

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5) Why were the colonists furious after the French and Indian War in 1763?

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So, what does being like a colony look like?

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“During the 17

and 18

centuries, England, as did most European countries, believed that power depended

upon monetary wealth and that the colonies were a source of wealth in that they would:

1- Provide raw materials for the mother country

2- Import manufactured goods of higher values from England

3- Not compete with the mother country in economic activities

After 1763, Britain decided to tighten its control over both the political and economic affairs of the colonies. To

carry this out, Britain ended the policy of salutary neglect and began to enforce the mercantilist system, a policy

that aroused strong colonial opposition.”

How A Little Neglect Went A Long Way Worksheet