Question

during the first half of the eighteenth century, englands administration of the colonies

1. was primarily concerned with checking the growth of new france.
2. began to assert greater authority over newspapers and public expression.
3. sought new means to tax american merchants.
4. was notable for its strict enforcement of trade policies.
5. was loose, decentralized, and inefficient.

was primarily concerned with checking the growth of new france.
began to assert greater authority over newspapers and public expression.
sought new means to tax american merchants.
was notable for its strict enforcement of trade policies.
was loose, decentralized, and inefficient.

Explanation:

During the first - half of the 18th century, England's colonial administration was characterized by a lack of centralized and efficient control. It was not overly focused on checking New France's growth at this time, nor was there significant crackdown on newspapers or new tax - seeking for American merchants, and trade policies were not strictly enforced.

Answer:

1. was loose, decentralized, and inefficient.