At the beginning of our Nation's history, Britain sent colonists to come claim and develop the land. However, the colonists believed that the British government was not supporting them, required unfair trade regulations, and taxed them very heavily. These made life very difficult for them and was the reason for their rebellion against the British government.
The British passed a series of laws that restricted how the colonists could trade or do business. The Wool Act of 1699 prohibited the export of American-made cloth from the colonies. The Iron Act of 1750 made it so that the colonies could not trade iron finished goods. Many of the colonists were farmers and blacksmiths, and therefore, laws like these made it difficult for the colonists
The British passed a series of laws that restricted how the colonists could trade or do business. The Wool Act of 1699 prohibited the export of American-made cloth from the colonies. The Iron Act of 1750 made it so that the colonies could not trade iron finished goods. Many of the colonists were farmers and blacksmiths, and therefore, laws like these made it difficult for the colonists