Classical Latin agnatus; from past participle of agnasci, to be born in addition to; from ad- , to + nasci, to be born: see genus. Origin of agnate.
Answers. Best Answer: The Navigation Acts were a series of Parliamentary laws passed to control the trade of Englandâs colonies. The original laws were enacted as a response to the success of Dutch shipping. Unfortunately, the Navigation Acts had economic impact on the fledgling American colonies.
The Sugar Act was passed by the Parliament of Great Britain in 1764 and was one of many Acts that aimed to raise money from citizens living in the British colonies. The Act contributed to the start of the American Revolution. See the fact file below for more information on the Sugar Act: