1 Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 2 about the first two Navigation Acts?
The first two Navigation Acts declared that only England could use goods from the colonies, and also stated that certain goods could be transported to all countries.
The first two Navigation Acts declared that only England's colonies could benefit from the transport of goods from the colonies, and also stated that certain goods could only be exported to England and its plantations.
The first two Navigation Acts declared that only English vessels could be used for the transport of goods from the colonies, and also stated that certain goods could only be exported to England and its plantations.
The first two Navigation Acts prevented English vessels from being used for the transport of goods from the colonies, and also stated that only certain goods could be exported to England and its plantations.
2 In paragraph 3, why does the author mention the Corn Law and other acts forbidding the development of hats and steel?
Because these laws indicated Britain's attempt to prevent the prosperity of manufacturing in its colonies.
Because these laws showed the colonies' refusal to comply with British rule.
Because these acts helped to open up the development of manufacturing worldwide.
Because these new acts showed Britain's support of their colonies worldwide.
3 According to paragraph 5, what was the response to the Navigation Acts?
The colonies were strictly compliant with by the New England colonies.
It led to a disintegration of manufacturing in British colonies.
It led to a disregard of the new laws and even smuggling by the British themselves.
The response to the Navigation Acts was the American Revolution.
4 According to paragraph 6, all of the following statements are true about the relationship between England and the New England colonies, EXCEPT:
England implemented bounty charges on American trade to increase its own exportation.
The New England – and other – colonies began to feel estranged from Britain.
The Boston Tea Party was a revolt against British attempts to charge more tax.
The New England colonies paid the fines and taxes but refused to trade with England.
5 Paragraph 4 supports which of the following statements about the Molasses Act:
The Molasses Act was a law that benefited the trade of New England with the West Indies.
The Molasses Act was aimed to prevent the necessary trade of molasses and sugar between New England and the West Indies.
The Molasses act freed up the importation of molasses into England's plantations.
The Molasses Act prevented any trade of molasses between England and its colonies.
6 The word 'fines' in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to:
In fact, the law was consistently broken and a blind eye was thrown on the ongoing manufacturing and trade that continued among the colonies
Actually, the act was defied and the continuous trade and production among colonial territories were overlooked.
Unfortunately, the law was broken continuously and strict fines were imposed on the colonies conducting manufacturing and trade.
Nevertheless, the act was complied with but the continuous trade and production among colonial territories were still overlooked.
Actually, the law was broken and the continuous trade and production among colonial territories were stopped and controlled by England.
8 Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
England suffered for a period of time from the Navigation Acts but in the long term, they made huge profits from trade with its colonies.
The New England colonies suffered from the Navigation Acts and in the long term, they did not benefit from the trade of molasses, sugar and other goods.
England thrived for a period of time from the Navigation Acts but in the long term, they did not benefit the mother country as they alienated its colonies.
England thrived for many years, thanks to the Navigation Acts and continued to control the trade of North America.
This was a good idea at first.
█ [A] In review of the Navigation Acts, we see that some of the colonial trade laws were favourable to the colonies, such as the law on tobacco. █ [B] However, as England began to realize its competition with other countries in Europe, it implemented fines on trades with America – which led to great exportation for England. █ [C] However, in the long term, the Navigation Acts did not serve British interests as it led to the alienation of the colonies and finally, separation from the mother country. █ [D] .
10 Complete the table by matching the phrases below
Directions: Select the appropriate phrases from the answer choices and match them to the navigation act to which they relate. Some of the answer choices will NOT be used. This question is worth 3 points.
The First Navigation Act
The Second Navigation Act
A. Only English vessels were authorized to transport goods grown and manufactured in Africa and Asia.
B. Only English vessels could export goods out of the British colonies.
C. Only boats from the British colonies could transport exports into England.
D. Only English boats could import goods from Europe to England.
E. Goods such as sugar and cotton were only to be delivered to England or its plantations.
F. Goods such a sugar and cotton were only to be delivered by vessels made in New England.
G. The Act Passed in 1660.
[1] The Navigation Acts were created by England in the 17th century to ensure that Great Britain profited from trade with its colonies worldwide. Having colonized numerous countries globally, the British acted swiftly to make sure the prosperity of the colonies would benefit the mother country &ndas...