Townshend Acts (13h 42min, jun 15, 1767 y – 3h 52min, feb 22, 1768 y)
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The Townshend Acts were a series of 4 acts issued from June 15, 1767 - July 2, 1767, in an attempt to assert what it considered to be its historic right to exert authority over the colonies through suspension of a recalcitrant representative assembly and strict provisions. The Townshend Acts imposed taxes on glass, lead, paints, paper and tea imported into the colonies.Added to timeline:
Date:
13h 42min, jun 15, 1767 y
3h 52min, feb 22, 1768 y
~ 8 months
