feb 8, 1767 - Townshend Acts
Description:
British Rationale: Need for money from the colonies; application of declaratory act (absolute sovereignty over the colonies)Colonial Reaction: Boycotts, petitions and newspaper attacks
Colonial Rationale: Taxation without representation in any form; seen as a british attempt at enchaining the americans
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Date:
feb 8, 1767
Now
~ 259 years ago