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Salutary neglect (apr 9, 1607 – aug 23, 1763)

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Initiated by Prime Minister Robert Walpole; Colonies were left alone by Britain, relaxed taxes and allowed to develop own govts as long as they keep making $; ENDED after French + Indian/ Seven Years War in 1763 bc/ England was in so much debt

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apr 9, 1607
aug 23, 1763
~ 156 years