The Navigation Act of 1651 aimed to strengthen British Parliament's power over the colonies and promote mercantilism through increased control over colonial trade.
The Navigation Act of 1651 aimed to strengthen the power of the British Parliament over the colonies, rather than weaken it. By closing loopholes and requiring goods to be transported on English or colonial ships, the act sought to bolster England's control over colonial trade, increase revenue, and promote the theory of mercantilism. The creation of the Board of Trade and the enforcement provisions underscored England's efforts to exert authority and economic dominance over the colonies.
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