15 juin 1767 - Townshend Acts
Description:
British rationale: Need for money, attempt to demonstrate Declaratory Act (absolute monarchy).Colonial reaction: Boycotts, petitions, newspaper attacks
Colonial rationale: Taxation without representation was a wildly popular belief. Seen as an attempt to enchain the Americans.
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Date:
15 juin 1767
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 258 ans