During the first half of the eighteenth century,England's administration of the colonies
A) was primarily concerned with checking the growth of New France.
B) began to assert greater authority over newspapers and public expression.
C) sought new means to tax American merchants.
D) was notable for its strict enforcement of trade policies.
E) was decentralized and inefficient.

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During the first half of the eighteenth century, England's administration of its American colonies was characterized by a lack of centralized control and inefficiency, often referred to as "salutary neglect." This policy allowed the colonies considerable freedom to manage their own affairs, leading to a period of economic and political development largely independent of British oversight.

During the First Half of the Eighteenth Century,England's Administration of the Colonies