Townshend Acts and Colonial Reactions

The video discusses the Townshend Acts, a series of British laws taxing American colonies to raise revenue after the French Indian War. These acts targeted specific goods and were seen as unfair by colonists, as they were taxed without representation in Parliament. The British used mercantilist policies to limit colonial manufacturing, forcing colonists to buy British goods. This led to widespread anger, protests, and boycotts, further escalating tensions between the colonies and Britain.

What was the primary reason for the British imposing the Townshend Acts?

• To generate revenue after the costly French and Indian War

• To establish a new form of government in the colonies

• To promote trade between the colonies and Britain

• To punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party

How did the British view the American colonies before the French and Indian War?

• As an independent entity

• As a financial burden

• As a profitable cash cow

• As a military ally

Which group was specifically targeted by the Townshend Acts?

• All British citizens

• British citizens in Great Britain

• Colonists in the Caribbean

• Only American colonists

What was a significant grievance of the American colonists regarding the Townshend Acts?

• They were forced to join the British army

• They were required to house British soldiers

• They were not allowed to trade with other countries

• They had no representation in the decision-making process

What was the British strategy in taxing specific goods under the Townshend Acts?

• To tax goods that were difficult for colonies to produce

• To encourage local manufacturing

• To promote British cultural goods

• To reduce the cost of living in the colonies

Which of the following goods was NOT taxed under the Townshend Acts?

• Tea

• Lead

• Glass

• Cotton

What was one of the main effects of the Townshend Acts on the American colonies?

• Improved relations with Britain

• Decreased cost of living

• Increased standard of living

• Increased cost of living

How did the American colonists react to the Townshend Acts?

• By seeking help from France

• With widespread acceptance

• With protests and boycotts

• By forming a new government

Which group was known for their active resistance against the Townshend Acts?

• The French Allies

• The British Parliament

• The Loyalists

• The Sons and Daughters of Liberty

What was the overall impact of the Townshend Acts on colonial-British relations?

• It improved relations significantly

• It had no impact on relations

• It escalated tensions further

• It led to immediate independence