41
/
AIzaSyB4mHJ5NPEv-XzF7P6NDYXjlkCWaeKw5bc
May 31, 2026
1898652
156222
2
Public Timelines
FAQ

jan 1, 1776 - Townshend Act

Description:

Acts passed by Parliament in 1767, which placed taxes on imported materials such as glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. This led to outrage and tons of people boycotted British goods.

Added to timeline:

Date:

jan 1, 1776
Now
~ 250 years ago