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"For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world
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Background Information
The Parliament of Great Britain passed the Navigation Act in 1651. This act ensured that any merchandise from English plantations would only be traded with England.
Traded Items
American Colonists had sugar, rum, clothes, furs, etc. but they were only allowed to trade these resources with Great Britain.
"For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world "
How is it wrong?
It created a monopoly on traded goods from the colonies. It also interfered with the colonists business in making money.
Meaning of Grievance
This grievance means that Great Britain had complete control over our trade with other countries. All items that we wished to trade had to first pass through Great Britain.
Facts
Sources
Britain also closed many harbors due to revolts by the colonists. This included the Boston Harbor, where the Boston Tea Party took place.
www.colonialhall.com
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