Question

Which best explains why Britain restricted trade with the colonies?

to restrict access to Britain’s goods as punishment
to ensure that trade generated taxes for the Crown
to make sure that Britain received the colonies’ best exports
to inhibit the distribution of colonial goods—and colonial income

Answer 1

The best option from the list as to why Britain restricted trade with the colonies is "to ensure that trade generated taxes for the Crown", since these were the famous Navigation Acts that helped lead to the Revolution.

Answer 2

b. To ensure that trade generated taxes for the Crown.

English financial approach was mercantilist in nature. The British Parliament established such instruments as protectionist exchange hindrances, legislative controls, and sponsorships to household ventures to augment British funds to the detriment of pioneer regions and other European royal forces.