Navigation Act of 1673

The Navigation Act of 1673 was a law passed by England to control trade in its colonies. It aimed to ensure that goods imported to and exported from the colonies were done so using English ships and through English ports. This helped England benefit economically by controlling trade profits and supporting its shipping industry. The law also restricted colonies from trading certain goods directly with countries other than England, fostering economic dependency and reinforcing England’s imperial control over colonial commerce.