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What was the main purpose of boycotts in colonial América?

To protesta taxation without representation

To disupt trade with foreign nations

To provee the effectiveness of home rules

To de créase the power of english merchants ​

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Answer:

On 20 November 1767, The Townshend Acts take effect in America. Colonists must now pay duties on glass, paper, lead, paint, and tea imported from Britain.

Step-by-step explanation:

The existing non-consumption movement soon takes on a political hue as boycotts are encouraged both to save money and to force Britain to repeal the duties.

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