sep 24, 1767 - Townshend Act
Description:
import tax, especially on teaby Charles “Champagne Charley” Townshend
Held a lot of political power in parliament
could give really good convincing speeches even when he was drunk
USA: angry letters, protests
Britan: sends 2 regiment troops to quell rebels
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Date:
sep 24, 1767
Now
~ 258 years ago