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1h 16min, apr 12, 1767 y - The Townshend Act

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This act was named after Charles Townsend, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer(treasurer). They put a tax on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea,all imposed on the Colonist in the 13 colonies.

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1h 16min, apr 12, 1767 y
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~ 258 years ago