The Townshend Acts of 1767 imposed duties on A. molasses and wheat that were exported to the countries of continental Europe. B. all British-manufactured goods and tea imported into the colonies. C. paper, paint, glass, and tea imported into the colonies. D. indigo, wool, lumber, and naval supplies exported to Britain from the colonies.

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Yandel Hooper

26 August, 13:08

The Townshend Acts of 1767 imposed duties on A. molasses and wheat that were exported to the countries of continental Europe. B. all British-manufactured goods and tea imported into the colonies. C. paper, paint, glass, and tea imported into the colonies. D. indigo, wool, lumber, and naval supplies exported to Britain from the colonies.

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Susan Hill · Answer 1

Answer: Option (C)

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Townshend Acts were referred to or known as series of rule of laws that were passed by British government which were on American soil in late 1700's. They started placing new taxes and then took away most of the freedom from colonists which mostly including the following:

Imposed new and heavy taxes on the import of commodities such as paint, paper, glass, lead, and tea. They also established the American Customs Board in order to collect the taxes. They also set up courts in order to prosecute the smugglers. This most prominently gave the Britishers the right to investigate the houses of colonists.