Navigation Act

-Passed on July 27, 1663

-This document required all European goods going to America or other colonies to be shipped through England before they are sent anywhere else.

-When in England the goods would be unloaded, inspected, approved, and reloaded.

-This act made it more expensive for the colonists and took more shipping time.

-Didn't end for 200 years

-Was obeyed for the most part except for when there was smuggling.

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