Question

Oliver Cromwell led the Navigation Acts under Parliament.


True

False

Answer 1

False. Oliver Cromwell did not lead the Navigation Acts under Parliament. The Navigation Acts were a series of laws passed by the English Parliament in the 17th century, primarily known for their role in regulating trade and commerce. The most important of these acts were enacted during the 1650s, which was during the period of the Commonwealth, after the English Civil War, and under Cromwell's leadership. However, he did not lead their passage; rather, it was a continuation of policies established earlier and influenced by various members of Parliament and the broader context of mercantilism.