Townsend Act by Ms.De Marco

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Townsend Act

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

TOWNSHEND ACT

1767

Photo by Luca Nebuloni

Cause:
The colonists had to pay taxes for goods like glass, paper, tea, and paint. Britain needed money to pay their debts from the French and Indian War.

Effect:
Some colonists refused to pay these taxes which led to horrible punishments because Britain was angry about all the refusals.

Ms.De Marco