Mercantilism and England's trade laws upset colonial merchants and farmers because these policies restricted their ability to trade freely and profitably. The Navigation Acts mandated that certain goods could only be shipped to England or its colonies, limiting market access and reducing profits. Additionally, colonial producers were often forced to buy British goods at inflated prices, undermining their economic independence and leading to widespread frustration and resentment toward British rule. This discontent ultimately fueled revolutionary sentiments in the colonies.
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