1. The Navigation Acts

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

3. 17th Century
England is in turmoil, they allow the colonies to basically govern themselves
Salutary Neglect

4. 18th Century
After the monarchy is restored and stable in the 18th Century the Crown attempts to reassert control over the colonies

5. 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

6. 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

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

9. 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

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