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England moves to suppress the colonies which declared allegiance to King Charles II over the Commonwealth. The battle reaches its climax in Barbados, with a three month siege and potential battle between armies of thousands.
After suppression, though, it passes the Navigation Act of 1651, declaring that all English colonies must trade only with English ships. With this, the foundations of the British Empire were laid.
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England moves to suppress the colonies which declared allegiance to King Charles II over the Commonwealth. The battle reaches its climax in Barbados, with a three month siege and potential battle between armies of thousands.
After suppression, though, it passes the Navigation Act of 1651, declaring that all English colonies must trade only with English ships. With this, the foundations of the British Empire were laid.