Which of the following statements best describes pre-1763 British colonial life?
A) British directives influenced day-to-day life only modestly.
B) Bureaucratic apathy in part often led to colonial laws to become effective before they were reviewed in England.
C) Government activity in general was a minor aspect of colonial affairs.
D) All of the above are correct.
E) None of the above are correct.

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Before 1763, British colonial policy was characterized by salutary neglect, where the British government did not strictly enforce parliamentary laws, which allowed the colonies to flourish with a degree of autonomy. This meant that British directives only modestly influenced day-to-day life, bureaucratic apathy often led to colonial laws becoming effective before review in England, and government activity was generally a minor aspect of colonial affairs.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Pre-1763 British Colonial