Navigation Acts (jan 1, 1650 – jan 1, 1700)
Description:
-Put the theory of mercantilism into practice-Trade with colonies was to be conducted only in English or on colonial ships.
-Some of the legislation protected colonial interests
-Vice-Admirality courts set up to bring criminal charges for smuggling
-Stifled colonial manufacturing
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1650
jan 1, 1700
~ 50 years
