Why did American colonists argue against the Townshend Acts?

A. They taxed goods produced within the colonies.

B. They granted Parliament new powers to tax trade.

C. They strengthened the non-importation movement.

D. They reduced colonial influence over royal governors.

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Krista Proctor

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17 June, 16:24

Why did American colonists argue against the Townshend Acts?

A. They taxed goods produced within the colonies.

B. They granted Parliament new powers to tax trade.

C. They strengthened the non-importation movement.

D. They reduced colonial influence over royal governors.

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Genevieve Clark · Answer 1

A : They taxed goods produced within colonies, because There was an angry response from colonists, who deemed the taxes a threat to their rights as British subjects.

Why did American colonists argue against the Townshend Acts?A. They taxed goods produced within the colonies.B. They granted Parliament new powers to tax trade.C. They strengthened the non-importation movement.D. They reduced colonial influence over royal governors.

Why did American colonists argue against the Townshend Acts?

A. They taxed goods produced within the colonies.

B. They granted Parliament new powers to tax trade.

C. They strengthened the non-importation movement.

D. They reduced colonial influence over royal governors.