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What was the townshed act​

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Because The Proclamation of 1763 was felt to be unjust use of the kings power, the British government set out laws. They were known as The Townshend Acts. Those laws put taxes on tea, paper, and other resources. Hope this helps :)

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The Townshend Acts were a series of laws passed by the British government on the American colonies in 1767

Step-by-step explanation:

the British made extra taxes and took away some freedoms from the colonists .