Question

Which of the following most accurately describes an impact of the Navigation Acts? a. Wages of Southern plantation owners increased. b. Wages of New England sailors increased. c. Wages of wheat farmers in the Middle Colonies increased.

Answer 1

Answer: b. Wages of New England sailors increased.

Explanation: The Navigation Act essentially increased the wages of New England sailors for by this act, British trade expanded and trades by British colonies with countries that were rivals of Great Britain were limited. This translates to more money since the volume of trades increased significantly, much more than they usually handle since these movements were also restricted to the use of British ships only.