Townshend Act of 1767 By Edith T Jun 29, 1767 Townshend Act of 1767 The Townshend Act of 1767 stated that they would start putting taxes on lead, paint, glass, paper and tea. This policy caused the colonies to boycott British goods.
The Townshend Act of 1767 stated that they would start putting taxes on lead, paint, glass, paper and tea. This policy caused the colonies to boycott British goods.