England started the navigation acts in the mid-1600s to a) keep a favorable trade arrangement with the colonies for england’s benefit by implementing trading restrictions b) give more independence to the colonies c) make sure the colonies increased their profits d) make trading easier in the colonies

The answer to this question is (A) keep a favorable trade arrangement with the colonies for England’s benefit by implementing trading restrictions
The  Navigation Acts in the mid-1600s require several products such as tobacco, sugar, and cotton to be only shipped from colonies to the England. This act will ensure that England will always have enough supply to fulfill the demand of those products from all over the world.