Which of the following statements accurately describes the Navigation Act of 1651?
A) It was contrary to mercantilist principles.
B) It required all goods imported into Britain or the colonies to be shipped in British vessels.
C) It was mainly an attempt to wrest the colonial trade from the French.
D) It was a free trade agreement between England and Holland.
E) It was repealed once Oliver Cromwell came to power in England.

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The Navigation Act of 1651 required all goods imported into Britain or the colonies to be shipped in British vessels, thereby establishing a monopoly on colonial trade and promoting mercantilist policies.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Navigation Act