In united states history, the period known as "salutary neglect" is best described as having taken place a) after the civil war. b) after the american revolution c) before the american revolution. d) before the french and indian war.

C) before the American Revolution.

Explanation:

The salutary neglect was a period of time in which Britain gave commercial and government liberties to the colonies, it was an unspoken rule, but this helped the colonies to realize that they could function without Britain and to form certain national identity, after the salutary neglect, the colonies started the revolution and fought for their independence.

i would say b. research typically uses a variety of sources