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British Intentions After Stamp Act
- The British government retreated after the Stamp Act but didn't surrender.
- They sought new ways to tax the colonies, leading to the Townshend Acts.
Townshend's Revenue Scheme
- Charles Townshend believed he could get money from the colonies.
- He devised a plan to tax imports to bypass colonial objections to direct taxes.
The Townshend Acts
- The Townshend Acts included taxes on imports like lead, glass, paper, and tea.
- It also created a board of customs and used revenue to pay colonial governors, alarming colonists.