History of North America

What type of relationship developed between the colonies and their managers in England that led to colonists feeling free develop as they saw fit?

The relationship that developed between the colonies and their managers in England was one of salutary neglect. This meant that the English government largely left the colonies to govern themselves, as long as they remained loyal to the crown and contributed to the English economy. This hands-off approach allowed the colonists to develop their own laws, institutions, and culture, which eventually led to their feeling free to develop as they saw fit.