Question

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

Colonists could not trade with Britain’s other colonies.

American merchants increased their profits in the 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.

British trade restrictions (mercantilist policies) limited colonial access to foreign markets and imports, causing shortages and higher prices for many items.