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jun 16, 1767 - Townshend Revenue Act is passed

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British Parliament passed the Townshend Revenue Act which creates taxes on imported paper, tea, glass, lead and paints. This act also established a colonial board of customs commision in Boston.

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jun 16, 1767
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~ 258 years ago