Question 1

Who was the Chancellor of the Exchequer who introduced the Townshend Acts?

Accepted Answer

Charles Townshend

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Benjamin Franklin

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George III

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 2

What goods were subjected to duties under the Townshend Acts?

Accepted Answer

Glass, paper, tea, and paint

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Clothing, shoes, hats, and tools

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Wine, tobacco, cotton, and sugar

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Gold, silver, diamonds, and silk

Question 3

How did the colonists perceive the Townshend Acts?

Accepted Answer

As an infringement on their rights

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As a sign of goodwill from Britain

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As beneficial for their economy

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As supporting British authority

Question 4

What event in Boston occurred in 1770 as a result of tensions from the Townshend Acts?

Accepted Answer

Boston Massacre

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Philadelphia Convention

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Boston Tea Party

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Lexington and Concord

Question 5

What was the outcome of the boycotts and protests against the Townshend Acts?

Accepted Answer

Parliament repealed all duties except for tea

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Colonies gained independence

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Parliament increased the duties

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The Acts were expanded to more goods

Question 6

Who did the colonial assembly in Massachusetts send a petition to regarding the Townshend Acts?

Accepted Answer

King George III

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Patrick Henry

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Thomas Paine

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George Washington

Question 7

What was the main goal of the Townshend Acts?

Accepted Answer

To assert British authority and cover governing costs

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To grant more autonomy to the colonies

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To encourage trade with France

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To reduce taxes on the colonists

Question 8

What did local leaders do in response to the Townshend Acts?

Accepted Answer

Organized protests and wrote condemning pamphlets

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Appealed to other European countries for help

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Ignored the Acts and continued trade

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Supported the Acts and paid the duties

Question 9

How did the British government react when the colonial assembly in Massachusetts petitioned against the Townshend Acts?

Accepted Answer

Dissolved the assembly

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Approved the petition

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Increased representation for the colonies

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Offered negotiations

Question 10

What was the long-term impact of the Townshend Acts on the relationship between Britain and its colonies?

Accepted Answer

Strained the relationship and led to revolutionary sentiments

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Resulted in a peaceful separation

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Improved relations and strengthened unity

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Deepened economic ties between the two

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