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 loose,decentralized,and inefficient.

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During the first half of the 18th century, England's administration of the colonies was characterized as loose, decentralized, and inefficient. The British government largely left the colonies to govern themselves, with minimal interference or involvement.

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