How did the reversal of salutary neglect lead to the american revolution

Salutary neglect was a large contributing factor that led to the American Revolutionary War. Since the imperial authority did not assert the power that it had, the colonists were left to govern themselves. These essentially sovereign colonies soon became accustomed to the idea of self-control.

Since the authorities didn't use their power to take control, the colonists were left to govern themselves. This made the colonies soon get used to the idea of self-control.