Chapter 17.2
Master the Navigation Acts: British Colonial Trade Control
You will explore how Britain used the Navigation Acts to control colonial trade and understand why these restrictions led to colonial resistance.
What You'll Learn
You learn how Navigation Acts controlled all colonial trade
You discover British ships were required for colonial shipping
You understand mercantilism benefited Britain over colonial merchants significantly
You explore how colonists responded through smuggling and resistance
What You'll Practice
1
You identify main purposes and effects of Navigation Acts
2
You analyze how trade restrictions limited colonial economic freedom
3
You examine colonial responses including smuggling and growing resentment
Why This Matters
You need to understand how economic policies can create political conflicts and lead to major historical changes like the American Revolution.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Navigation Acts
Colonial Trade
Mercantilism
Trade Restrictions
British Control
OH Curriculum Aligned
