b) Non-importation Agreements

The Non-importation Agreements, boycott movements by American colonists, significantly impacted British trade. Initiated in response to the Stamp Act and later the Townshend Acts, these agreements involved refusing to import British goods. This form of economic protest was a key strategy in the colonial resistance, uniting colonists from diverse regions and classes. The agreements not only hurt British merchants but also fostered a sense of solidarity and collective action among the colonists, contributing to the growth of a shared American identity in opposition to British policies.