Read the quotation from the Declaration of Independence.

"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world."

Which reason best explains why this grievance was included in the Declaration?

A.) The colonists could not get goods without the Crown's permission.

B.) The colonists could export goods only to Britain.

C.) The British closed ports to punish the colonies.

D.) Trade focused on generating income for the Crown only.

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6 January, 12:44

Read the quotation from the Declaration of Independence.

"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world."

Which reason best explains why this grievance was included in the Declaration?

A.) The colonists could not get goods without the Crown's permission.

B.) The colonists could export goods only to Britain.

C.) The British closed ports to punish the colonies.

D.) Trade focused on generating income for the Crown only.

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River Morgan · Answer 1

C

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Lennon Schmidt · Answer 2

D) Trade focused on generating income for the Crown only.

Explanation:

The American colonies were originally established to make Great Britain money. This economic system, known as mercantilism, was based on the exportation of natural resources to Great Britain. These goods would then be refined and manufactured. After they were manufactured, they'd be sold back to the colonists.

Within this mercantilist system, colonists were forced to trade only with Great Britain, limiting their potential trade partners/profits.