The English governing officials in the colonies?

Question

a. began to decline as colonials took over more of their functions
b. consisted of rejects ans failures of English society
c. diligently enforced the Navigation Acts
d. were the cream of English society

Answer 1

As a grad student in colonial history, I cannot bring myself to give you a direct answer, but I will give you a clue. During the period before the American Revolution, the colonies experienced an era of relative self-government known as salutory neglect. While there were still British officials present, they could be easily bought, or they simply chose to ignore the rather obvious infractions of the colonists. If nothing else, the governor's salary was decided by the colonial assemblies. He was not very likely to upset the men who paid him. So, things like smuggling were allowed despite the Navigation Acts. Now, choose your answer.

Answer 2

There were British colonies long after The Navigation Acts had been repealed. Colonial officials weren't rejects of society, but would often be the younger sons of aristocratic families for whom there was no work at home. Many colonial officers were Scots - it was the British Empire, after all.

Answer 3

began to decline as colonials took over more of their functions

Answer 4

began to decline as colonials took over more of their function