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Which minister proposed the Townshend Acts?
What type of taxes were imposed by the Townshend Acts?
Which of the following materials were subject to the taxes imposed by the Townshend Acts?
What was the tax imposed on tea under the Townshend Acts?
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Who called for a boycott of British goods in response to the Townshend Acts?
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Which factor contributed to the United States becoming the leading industrial power in the world after the Civil War?
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What did early American settlers have little use for?
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Who successfully drilled for oil near Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859?
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What did Canadian geologist Abraham Gesner discover how to distill from oil or coal?
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What did Americans begin using kerosene for in the 1840s?
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Study Notes
Townshend Acts
- The Townshend Acts were proposed by Charles Townshend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
- The acts imposed duties (taxes) on goods such as glass, paint, paper, and tea imported into the American colonies.
- The materials subject to taxes imposed by the Townshend Acts were glass, paint, paper, and tea.
- The tax imposed on tea was 3 pence per pound.
American Response to Townshend Acts
- In response to the Townshend Acts, James Otis called for a boycott of British goods.
Industrialization and Oil Discovery
- The United States became the leading industrial power in the world after the Civil War due to its vast natural resources, technological innovations, and government policies.
Early American Settlers and Oil
- Early American settlers had little use for oil, which was abundant in the ground.
Oil Discovery and Kerosene
- Edwin Drake successfully drilled for oil near Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859.
- Canadian geologist Abraham Gesner discovered how to distill kerosene from oil or coal.
- Americans began using kerosene for lighting in the 1840s.
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Test your knowledge on the Townshend Acts and their impact on the American colonies with this informative quiz. Learn about the motivations behind these revenue laws and how they differed from the Stamp Act. Challenge yourself with questions on the direct and indirect taxes imposed and their effects on colonial relations with Britain.
