What are examples of the British navigation acts?

The British Navigation Acts were a series of laws aimed at regulating colonial trade and ensuring that it benefited England. Key examples include the Navigation Act of 1651, which required that goods imported to England or its colonies be carried on English ships or ships from the colony of origin. Another significant act was the Navigation Act of 1660, which specified that certain "enumerated goods," such as tobacco and sugar, could only be shipped to England or its colonies. These acts were foundational in establishing mercantilism and fostering economic control over colonial resources.