The Navigation Acts

Colonial Economy As the colonies continued to grow and flourish the British aimed to keep the profits of Colonial trade within their empire

17th Century England is in turmoil, they allow the colonies to basically govern themselves Salutary Neglect

18th Century After the monarchy is restored and stable in the 18th Century the Crown attempts to reassert control over the colonies

The Navigation Acts The Navigation acts forbid the colonies from trading with Spain, France, the Netherlands or any of their colonies English ships had to be used for trade Passed in 1650 but largely ignored until the 1700s

Think Pair Share What would this mean for the colonists? Think: write your thoughts for 1 minute Pair: talk with a partner for 2 minutes Share: share your thoughts with the class

Mercantilism Government regulation of a nation’s economy for the purpose of making the state more powerful

The Consequences From 1650 through the eve of Revolution the Navigation acts were largely obeyed Southern colonies were not deeply effected Northern colonies were hurt

Synthesis Explain what the Navigation acts were and how they effected the colonies