Question

Which of the following statements are true?

1.In 1767 fresh taxes were imposed on glass,paper,paints extra through townshend laws.

2.After the ensuing protests and the notorious Boston massacre the townshend laws were repealed.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Both 1 and 2

• 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.