What characterized the period of Salutary Neglect? A increased British interference in colonial politics B strict implementation of Britain's mercantilist policies C relaxed enforcement of trade laws on the British colonies D a decline in trade with Europe that hurt the colonial economy

c. relaxed enforcement of trade laws on the British colonies

Explanation:

Salutary neglect, policy of the British government from the early to mid-18th century regarding its North American colonies under which trade regulations for the colonies were laxly enforced and imperial supervision of internal colonial affairs was loose as long as the colonies remained loyal to the British government and contributed to the economic profitability of Britain.