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Townshend Act

Noun

1. A series of laws passed by the British Parliament in 1767 that imposed taxes on imported goods such as glass, paper, paint, and tea in the American colonies.

Sample sentence: The Townshend Act was met with widespread resistance and played a significant role in the escalation of tensions leading to the American Revolution.

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