jan 1, 1763 - Salutary Neglect
Description:
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
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1763
Now
~ 262 years ago