Great Britain used the colonists’ economy for their own gain under a system of mercantilism. The colonies they formed essentially existed for Britain’s benefit. After doing this, Britain engaged in a policy of salutary neglect, meaning they would impose regulations on the colonists but would never enforce them. This could be seen as a result of the distance of the colonies and Great Britain itself, being that they were both on either side of the Atlantic Ocean. #apush #apushreview #apushexam #ex