What was the primary purpose of the Navigation Acts passed by the British Parliament?
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Correct answer: To ensure that the colonies traded primarily with England to strengthen the British economy.
The Navigation Acts were the hallmark of mercantilism, requiring that certain colonial goods be shipped only to England or other English colonies. This was intended to keep the wealth of the empire within the empire and bolster the British merchant marine.
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