Question

which outcome was influenced by the british policy of salutary neglect?
a strict enforcement of the navigation acts
b colonies developed a unique cultural identity
c increased british military presence in the colonies
d decline in colonial agriculture

Explanation:

The British policy of salutary neglect meant they loosely enforced laws on the colonies, allowing colonial self - governance and cultural development. Option A is wrong as salutary neglect was about loose enforcement, not strict. Option C is wrong as it was about less, not more, British military presence. Option D is wrong as colonial agriculture grew, not declined. So the colonies developed a unique cultural identity.

Answer:

B. colonies developed a unique cultural identity