No major battles occurred on this date.
But in 1770, Parliament moves to pacify outraged colonists by repealing most of the clauses of the Townshend Act. The Act was an attempt to consolidate fiscal and political power over the American colonies by placing import taxes on many of the British products bought by Americans, including lead, paper, paint, glass and tea.
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But in 1770, Parliament moves to pacify outraged colonists by repealing most of the clauses of the Townshend Act. The Act was an attempt to consolidate fiscal and political power over the American colonies by placing import taxes on many of the British products bought by Americans, including lead, paper, paint, glass and tea.
More Colonial Battles
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