jan 1, 1763 - Salutary Neglect

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Description:

~ Colonists became self governed; due to lack of interference

~ The situation was deemed ungovernable by Britain [Britain was located over 3000 miles away]

~ Colonists took advantage of the ordeal; Initiated a separation plot against the British powers

~ British Laws were ignored and undermined; Colonists regulated their own policy's

~ Smuggling became generally popularized as acceptable