The Townshend Duties of 1767
A. were withdrawn before they took effect.
B. were ultimately ratified by the New York Assembly.
C. were taxes on what Townshend believed to be external transactions.
D. drew no immediate objection from the colonists.
E. constituted a form of taxation quite similar to the Stamp Act.
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A. the Patriots suffered light casualties and won the battle. B. Benedict Arnold was wounded. C. the British suffered heavy casualties. D. the Patriots refused to withdraw and were all killed. E. the British surrendered their main forces to the Patriots.
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A) Anthony B) Leo C) Constantius D) Augustine E) Ambrose
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A) protect the jobs of Congressional aides B) limit the number of times a Congressman could be reelected C) prohibit the president from removing cabinet members without the Senate's approval D) encourage the election of black public officials