The Townshend Duties of 1767
A. drew no immediate objection from the colonists.
B. constituted a form of taxation quite similar to the Stamp Act.
C. were ultimately ratified by the New York Assembly.
D. were taxes on what Townshend believed to be external transactions.
E. were withdrawn before they took effect.
Answer: D
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