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The Navigation Acts (Article)

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  • Q1
    What was the main purpose of the Navigation Acts of 1651?
    To encourage Dutch dominance in maritime trade
    To promote free trade with other nations
    To restrict foreign ships from participating in trade between England and its colonies
    To establish English colonies in the New World
    30s
  • Q2
    Which key provision of the Navigation Acts required goods to be carried on English ships?
    Goods imported into England or its colonies had to be carried on English ships
    Goods could be carried on any ships
    Goods had to be carried on French ships
    Goods had to be carried on Dutch ships
    30s
  • Q3
    What was one consequence of the Navigation Acts on the English shipping industry?
    Stimulated the growth of the English shipping industry
    No impact on the English shipping industry
    Led to the dominance of Dutch shipping industry
    Caused the decline of the English shipping industry
    30s
  • Q4
    What was a contributing factor to the Anglo-Dutch Wars in the later 17th century?
    Military alliances between England and the Netherlands
    Trade agreements between England and the Netherlands
    Peaceful negotiations between England and the Netherlands
    The restrictions imposed by the Navigation Acts
    30s
  • Q5
    What did the Navigation Acts of 1651 seek to assert for England on the global stage?
    Dutch power and influence
    English power and influence
    Spanish power and influence
    French power and influence
    30s
  • Q6
    Why did the English government pass the Navigation Acts of 1651?
    To encourage free trade with all nations
    To promote the Dutch dominance in maritime trade
    To strengthen economic ties with other nations
    To limit the influence of other nations, particularly the Dutch, in maritime trade
    30s
  • Q7
    What was a requirement for the crew on English ships under the Navigation Acts of 1651?
    The crew had to be primarily English
    The crew had to be primarily Spanish
    The crew had to be primarily French
    The crew had to be primarily Dutch
    30s
  • Q8
    How did the Navigation Acts of 1651 impact the English economy?
    The economy remained stagnant
    The economy shifted to Dutch control
    The economy declined significantly
    The economy saw substantial growth
    30s
  • Q9
    What did the Navigation Acts of 1651 help shape in terms of English dominance?
    The future of English maritime dominance and colonial expansion
    The rise of Dutch maritime dominance
    The decline of English maritime dominance
    The decline of English colonial expansion
    30s
  • Q10
    In what century did the Navigation Acts of 1651 contribute to increased tension between England and other maritime powers?
    18th century
    Early 17th century
    19th century
    Later 17th century
    30s

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