The Townshend Acts

What were the Townshend Acts?

• A set of guidelines for colonial trade.

• A declaration of independence by the American colonies.

• A peace treaty between the British and American colonies.

• A series of laws passed by the British government on the American colonies in 1767.

Who introduced the Townshend Acts to the British Parliament?

• John Adams

• Charles Townshend

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Why did the British government implement the Townshend Acts?

• To promote peace between the colonies and Native Americans.

• To establish new trade routes.

• To pay for the salaries of officials such as governors and judges.

• To punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party.

What was one of the main reasons the American colonists were upset about the Townshend Acts?

• The ban on colonial assemblies.

• The high cost of the taxes.

• The lack of representation in the British Parliament.

• The requirement to house British soldiers.

What was the result of the protests against the Townshend Acts in Boston?

• The Boston Massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Which tax from the Townshend Acts was not repealed in 1770?

• Tax on paper

• Tax on tea

• Tax on lead

• Tax on glass

What did John Dickinson write in response to the Townshend Acts?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

• Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania

• Common Sense

What did the Townshend Acts allow British officials to do?

• Establish new colonies

• Search colonists' houses and businesses

• Create new taxes on local goods

• Elect colonial governors

What was the purpose of the American Customs Board established in Boston?

• To manage colonial trade routes

• To negotiate with Native American tribes

• To collect taxes

• To oversee colonial elections

What did many merchants in the colonies do in response to the Townshend Acts?

• They increased prices on local goods.

• They moved to Britain.

• They organized boycotts against British goods.

• They supported the British government.