Answer to Question #157212 in History for Zyonniah Forman

Question

How did the colonists rebel against the navigation acts

Answer 1

Colonists rebeled against the navigation act because it increased freight prices, making goods from England expensive and increased profits for England and its merchants.This led colonists to shift to other markets where they could acquire goods cheaply. Moreover, the act led to salutary neglect, where trade laws were rigorously enforced as long as colonies remained loyal to their masters. As a result, the tight laws led to unrest, which prompted England's American colonies to rebel the navigation act.