Question

Match these items with the descriptions.


1. only English ships could be used

writs of assistance

2. passed in 1759

barter

3. allowed the British to search homes

first Navigation Act

4. prevented competition with West Indies

Molasses Act

5. prevented manufacturing and competition

Hat Act

6. used by the colonists because of a currency shortage

Iron Act

Answer 1

1. only English ships could be used  

writs of assistance  

2. passed in 1759  

barter

Answer 2

Answer:

Iron Act - passed in 1759

first Navigation Act - stated that only English ships could be used.

Molasses Act - prevented competition with West Indies.

barter - used by the colonists because of a currency shortage.

writs of assistance - allowed the British to search homes.

Hat Act - prevented manufacturing and competition.