The Growth & Development of BNA ? What was salutary neglect? It is a British colonial policy that allowed Americans self-government as royal bureaucrats. This loosened their supervision of internal colonial affairs. ? What Pietism? This is a christian movement that emerged from germany emphasizing pious behavior. German migrants brought Pietism to America. 1. Were you surprised to read about such personal revelations, from the diary William Byrd? Did William and Lucy have the same problems and joys that we see in contemporary marriages? Yes i was surprised to read about the diary of william Byrd. In a way i believe some of the same problems still apply today like gender roles wife takes