29 juin 1767 - The Townshend Acts, named for Chancellor of the Exchequer Charles Townshend, are passed by Parliament, placing duties on many items imported into America
Description:
Taxes on glass, paint, oil, lead, paper, and tea were applied with the design of raising £40,000 a year for the administration of the colonies. The result was the resurrection of colonial hostilities created by the Stamp Act.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
29 juin 1767
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 258 ans