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

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

Step-by-step explanation:

The British Parliament established such instruments as protectionist exchange hindrances and legislative control.