Question

Why could the British restriction of trade be considered a violation of natural rights? Restrictions interfered with individuals’ pursuit of economic self-interest. Restrictions sacrificed trade that would have benefited the colonies for the Crown’s benefit. Restrictions inhibited the natural right to property by denying colonists access to goods. Restrictions denied colonists the right to conduct business with foreign powers.

Answer 1

The British restriction of trade could be considered a violation of natural rights because of 'Restrictions interfered with individuals' pursuit of economic self-interest'.

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

Restrictions interfered with individuals' pursuit of economic self-interest.

Explanation:

The British restrictions of trade was one of the main causes that unleashed the war of 1812. They were imposed by Britain to prevent trade between the United States and France as a result of the British war against France, but the restrictions applied to trading with other European nations as well. This trade restrictions created difficulty for American merchants, while American sailors were obligated to serve the British army and could be considered a violation of natural rights because it interfered with individuals' pursuit of economic self-interest. The President of the United States, James Madison declared war against Britain in 1812 as a response of this violations.