This was the policy of the british government toward the colonies prior to the french and indian war that sowed the seeds of self-governance.

Home rule.

Explanation:

The colonies of America were under the protective sphere of the British Crown as they were practicing a limited form of self-government since 1600. America's large coastline made it hard for the colonial master to directly control them. A written agreement was signed between the colony and the British crown and a governor was appointed by the King to directly administer the colony. The home rule gave ample opportunity for the colonies to get an early experience of self-government.

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