Townshend Acts (jul 12, 1767 – jul 17, 1767)
Description:
The British Parliment, under the leadership of Townshed, tighens their control of the colonies with a series of Acts.British Rational: To end the corruption in the colonial customs offices and more strictly enforce other acts and laws
Colonial reaction: Boycotts, petitions, newspaper attacks
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Date:
jul 12, 1767
jul 17, 1767
~ 5 days