jul 1, 1767 - Townshend Acts

Description:

[1767]

cause: Britain still needed revenue

effect: Boston Massacre

1. Revenue Act
- import tax on lead, glass, paint and tea
- money would go to the salary of the governor

2. Comissioners of Customs Act
- new legislative board
- new government officials made to enforce tax

3. Suspending Act
- veto NY assembly law until NY obeyed quartering act

Effect:
- AMERICAN PROTESTS

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