Question

The Townshend laws were imposed by the British in American colonies in the year of ?

• A. 1761
• B. 1762
• C. 1767
• D. 1768

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1767

• The Townshend Acts were imposed by the British on the American colonies in the year 1767.

• These laws placed duties on imported goods such as glass, paint, paper, and tea, aiming to raise revenue for the British government.

• They were widely opposed by the colonists, leading to protests and boycotts, which escalated tensions between Britain and the colonies.