Townshend Act

When was the Townshend Act passed?

• June, 1754

• June,1783

• May, 1767

• May, 1867

What did the Townshend Act tax?

• Glass

• Paper

• Lead

• Tea

• All of the above

What did the colonists do to stop taxes?

• They protested.

• Emerge new leaders.

• They fought in war.

• The formed an alliance.

Who passed the Townshend Act?

• Great Britain

• France

• Germany

• United States

Where did the Townshend act get their name?

• Charles Townshend

• Barry Townshend

• Kiera Townshend

• All of the above

Why did the British pass The Townshend acts

• Because they wanted to

• To pay for salaries of Governors and Judges

• They needed more money

• To punish the colonists

Why were the American colonists so upset about the taxes?

• Because they didn't want to pay money

• Because they didn't want taxation without representation

• Because it was too expensive

• Because it was not fair to all

Which war was right before the Townshend act?

• Civil War

• Revolutionary War

• Texas Indian War

• French and Indian War

What act was passed right before the Townshend Act?

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Intolerable Act

• Tea Act

Why did the Townshend Act Begin

• To collect revenue from colonists.

• To help pay for the war.

• Because Britain wanted to steal the colonists money

• To cause a war.