Robert Kennedy's United States History Class
Salutary Neglect
WRITE A 6-10 PARAGRAPH essay addressing all of FIVE of the Learning Objectives linked below:
Define and discuss, while providing examples of, salutary neglect. Be prepared to discuss salutary neglect's significance in American history. Also discuss the Treaty of Paris of 1763 and show how and why this Treaty had a profound impact on salutary neglect and hence the relationship between England and its colonies.
Define salutary neglect and discuss the background and development of Puritanism: 1620-1686
(at least one paragraph)
Discuss the background to and the development of New Plymouth and how it represents the principle of "Salutary Neglect".
(at least two paragraphs)
Discuss the early settlement of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and demonstrate your understanding of how this colony was a prime example of salutary neglect
(at least two paragraphs)
Discuss the Treaty of Paris of 1763 and show HOW and WHY the
Treaty had such a profound impact on "salutary neglect" and hence the relationship between England and its colonies
(at least one paragraph)