U.S. History STAAR ( State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) Practice Test

What are Enumerated Articles as defined by Parliament?

1. Goods that colonists could sell to any country

2. Goods that colonists were limited to selling only to England

3. Products imported from England to the colonies

4. Items exempt from taxation by the colonies

The correct answer is: Goods that colonists were limited to selling only to England

The concept of Enumerated Articles refers to specific goods that, under the Navigation Acts imposed by Parliament, could only be exported to England. This was part of a larger system aimed at regulating colonial trade and ensuring that the economic benefits of colonial resources flowed back to the mother country. By limiting the sale of these goods exclusively to England, Parliament sought to strengthen its economic control over the colonies and protect its mercantile interests. This practice not only restricted colonial economic independence but also laid the groundwork for the later discontent that would lead to calls for greater autonomy. Understanding this context helps clarify why this definition is essential in comprehending colonial policies and their impact on the relationship between the colonies and England. The other options describe various trade scenarios but do not accurately reflect the specific nature of Enumerated Articles as outlined by Parliamentary legislation.