Which event marked an end to the period in the American colonies known as "salutary neglect"?
Responses
A Boston Tea PartyBoston Tea Party
B Bacon's RebellionBacon's Rebellion
C King Philip's WarKing Philip's War
D French & Indian War
D French & Indian War
The event that marked an end to the period of "salutary neglect" in the American colonies was the D) French & Indian War.
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the concept of "salutary neglect" and its connection to the American colonies. Salutary neglect refers to a policy where the British government, from the late 17th century to the mid-18th century, took a lax approach towards governing the American colonies. They allowed the colonies to have a significant degree of self-governance and did not tightly enforce many of their trade regulations and laws.
The French & Indian War, which took place from 1754 to 1763, was a conflict between the British and French that occurred in North America. It originated from disputes over land claims and trade in the colonies. The British government, facing mounting expenses from the war, began to impose new taxes and tighten its control over the colonies to help pay off its debts. This marked the end of the period of salutary neglect.
Therefore, the correct answer is D) French & Indian War.