AP US Historymediummcq1 pt

The Navigation Acts of the 17th century were primarily designed to

A.C) Encourage colonial manufacturing

B.D) Limit British trade with other European nations

C.A) Promote religious freedom in the colonies

D.B) Strengthen the economic relationship between Britain and the colonies

Explanation

Core Concept

The Navigation Acts were a series of laws enacted by the English Parliament to regulate colonial trade and ensure that the colonies benefited England economically. They required that colonial trade be conducted in English ships, specified certain 'enumerated goods' that could only be shipped to England, and aimed to make the colonies dependent on Britain for manufactured goods while providing raw materials to England.

Correct Answer

DB) Strengthen the economic relationship between Britain and the colonies

Practice more AP US History questions with AI-powered explanations

Practice Unit 2: Period 2 (1607-1754) Questions →