The Townsend Act. (London 1764) Reprint, Two Acts of the Parliament of Great Britain passed in 1767, which were proposed by Charles Townshend. These laws placed a tax on common products imported into the American Colonies, such as lead, paper, paint, glass, and tea. It also granted certain duties in the British Colonies. The money that was earned helped pay for the British governors and the other officials in the colonies. RP/HS 5.5 x 8.5” Hand Stitched |
