As a result of changes in british policy during the late 1600s, the american colonies

As a result of changes in British policy during the late 1600s, the American colonies were largely left without economic or social regulation, since the British felt their energy and resources were best spent elsewhere. 

That really sucks, but i don't know who your leader is, and i don't want to write that much

The only money america is allowed to use is the money we use now.