~ The British Parliment attempted to increase revenue through Townshend Acts.
~ The Townshend Acts activated the concept of taxing imported items, which included: tea, paper, glass, and paint.
~ The British Parliament could not sustain the enforcement of these Colonial taxes. Leading to a repeal in the law, in 1770 (excluding tea).
~ The American colonists, who had no representation in Parliament, saw it as an abuse of power.
~ Benjamin Franklin had informed the British Parliament that the colonies intended to start manufacturing their own goods rather than paying duties on imports.