Townshend Acts (jun 29, 1767 – apr 1, 1770)
Description:
An attempt by the British government to consolidate fiscal and political power over the American Colonies by placing import taxes on many of the British products bought by Americans. (lead, paper, paint, glass, and tea)Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 29, 1767
apr 1, 1770
~ 2 years and 9 months