Question

Why did the English Parliament pass the Navigation Acts in 1651?

(1 point)
Responses

to limit shipbuilding in the colonies
to limit shipbuilding in the colonies

to create new jobs for colonists
to create new jobs for colonists

to support England’s economy
to support England’s economy

to sell goods to foreign markets
to sell goods to foreign markets

Answer 1

to support England’s economy

The Acts were mercantilist laws requiring English (or colonial) ships to carry goods and limiting trade with foreign nations, especially the Dutch, so England would capture more of the profits from colonial commerce.