Charles Townshend promulgated the Townshend Acts because he thought that
A) repealing the Stamp Act had been a mistake.
B) the colonists had been opposed to internal taxes targeted at commerce within the colonies.
C) the British could earn more revenue by taxing imports to the colonies than through other taxes.
D) the colonists would not object to taxes on such luxury items as tea.
E) levying customs duties would encourage commerce and innovation within the colonies.
B
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A. productive machinery B. military weapons C. building materials D. naval facilities
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a. Britain b. Canada c. Russia d. Spain
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)