The Townshend Acts & Non-Importation Agreements
Investigate the Townshend Acts and the non-importation agreements organized by colonists to boycott British goods.
Questions
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Who introduced the Townshend Acts in 1767?
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Which goods were taxed under the Townshend Acts?
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What were writs of assistance?
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How did colonial women support the non-importation agreements?
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What was the primary organization of women who resisted British taxes?
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What happened to most of the Townshend Acts in 1770?
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Why did Parliament keep the tax on tea when repealing other Townshend duties?
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What colonial city became the center of opposition to the Townshend Acts?
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What document written by John Dickinson argued against the Townshend Acts?
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How did British authorities react to circular letters sent by Massachusetts against the Townshend Acts?
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What type of duties were imposed by the Townshend Acts?
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What economic tactic proved most effective in getting British merchants to support repeal?