Multiple choice What is salutary neglect? What years were the practiced? Absence of England officials in the colonies. 1650-1750 Absence of England officials in the colonies. 1625-1763 England officials running the colonies. 1625-1763 England officials running the colonies. 1650-1750 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Salutary neglect refers to the British policy of loosely enforcing trade regulations in the American colonies, which generally lasted from the late 17th century until the end of the French and Indian War in 1763.