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jun 15, 1767 - Townshend Acts

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British rationale: Need for money, attempt to demonstrate Declaratory Act (absolute monarchy).

Colonial reaction: Boycotts, petitions, newspaper attacks

Colonial rationale: Taxation without representation was a wildly popular belief. Seen as an attempt to enchain the Americans.

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jun 15, 1767
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~ 258 years ago

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