Question

How were the American colonists impacted by the British restricting their trade with the rest of the world? (1 point)

Options:

American merchants increased their profits in the colonies.

Colonists could not trade with Britain’s other colonies.

Colonists had to quarter troops when they did not follow trade restrictions.

Certain goods were harder to find or were more expensive.

Answer 1

Certain goods were harder to find or were more expensive.

Restrictive trade laws (like the Navigation Acts and later enforcement) limited colonial access to foreign markets and sources, causing shortages and higher prices for some goods.