What does the phrase “era of salutary neglect” refer to? A) the late

What does the phrase “era of salutary neglect” refer to?

A) the late seventeenth century when the American colonists switched from indentured servitude to a slave labor system
B) the early eighteenth century when Parliament voluntarily restrained its administration of colonial affairs
C) the frightful months of the Salem witchcraft trials in the 1690s
D) the early seventeenth century when the English Crown played only a minor role in the founding of American colonies

ANSWER
B