An unexpected result of british salutary neglect was that 1 the colonies became richer than britain wanted. 2 the colonies’ dependence on british rule grew. 3 the colonies developed a separate american identity. 4 the colonies began to develop self-government. to answer text number

The correct option for above statement is:

The colonies developed a separate American identity.

Explanation:

Salutary failure is the unofficial British policy of allowing or lax implementation of parliamentary laws honoring the American colonies during the 1600s and 1700s. This policy was developed to keep colonial loyalty while allowing Britain to focus its concentration on European plans.