Based on the way they governed them, they viewed them as self-governing colonies who were loyal to the British crown.
America in the first half of the 18th century
- Was loosely taxed by the British.
- Was loosely controlled and imposed upon by the British.
This policy was based on the notion that the colonies would not rebel against the crown. It is therefore safe to say that the Brits viewed the colonies as self-governing as they didn't do much governing themselves.
Find out more on British policies at the time at https://brainly.com/question/929403.
