17. From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice as “salutary neglect.”

Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?

a) Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.
b) The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.
c) Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.
d) The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.