Impact
What were some of the things the Townshend Acts taxed?
glass, paint, paper, lead, & tea.
What year were the Townshend acts passed?
1767
What happened to the Townshend Acts in 1770?
They were repealed (besides the taxes on tea)
How many acts were in the Townshend Acts?
4
Who passed them?
British Parliament
What protest was an effect of the Townshend Acts?
The Boston Tea Party
Who did the British send to enforce the new laws?
The Redcoats
What were the names of the acts in the Townshend Acts?
- The Revenue Act
- The Commissioners of Customs Act
- The Indemnity Act
- New York Restraining Act