The Townshend Acts of 1767 (jun 15, 1767 – jul 2, 1767)
Description:
Parliament enacts the Townshend Acts (or Townshend Duties), which impose taxes on paper, paints, glass, and tea. Colonists angry at “taxation without representation” boycott these British goods and harass the customs officials charged with enforcement of the duties. (Mission US)Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 15, 1767
jul 2, 1767
~ 17 days