On 6 April 1776, the Continental Congress opens all United States ports to international trade.

Earlier, on 5 September 1774, the First Continental Congress gathers in Philadelphia. The delegates form to protest and voice their opinion to the British Parliament’s newly passed Intolerable Acts. They reject taxation without consent and boycott British goods.

The Intolerable Acts were intended to contain the unrest in colonial Boston by canceling goods from entering the port and placing the city under martial law. Martial law causes no assembly of local governments or town meetings, and appoints a government to run the area.

Adding to turmoil in colonial America, the British parliament passes the American Prohibitory Act in December 1775. This rebellious act, designed to punish the American colonies for their rebellion against the King and his rule, brings about the first battles of the Revolutionary War: the Battle of Lexington and Concord in April 1775. King George III banned all U.S. trade with this act in hopes of destroying its economy and relies on Britain for any type of financial stability.

The economic relationship between Britain and the American colonies was vital to America’s stability and growth. Sharing a mercantilist economy, the colonies provide raw goods to Britain. In turn, they receive finished manufactured goods. Under this tight system, all American imports and exports have to pass through Britain for authorization. Canceling this process and freeing American trade becomes necessary for colonial freedom and independence.

The Prohibitory Act finally frees the colonists from the mercantilist system. The colonists fight this act rigorously because of its injustices, but have to deal with the consequences of losing the benefits of British products. Historically, the Prohibitory Act helps spark America’s strives towards independence and the end of British rule. An important step toward independence was opening ports to all trade with all countries; not just with Great Britain.
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Photo Caption: ”The able Doctor, or America Swallowing the Bitter Draught.” This etching from the 1 May 1774 London Magazine was distributed throughout the American colonies. Click on image for larger version.

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I attended Northville High School in 2013 and entered Schoolcraft College this past fall to begin my work towards an Associates Degree in Science. I would like to enter the field of natural resources when pursuing a career.