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Connecting Themes and Colonialism — Test

Question 21 • US History

Which tactic did Charles Townshend use to increase British control of the American colonies?

Answer
A
He drew a new boundary between French and English colonies.
B
He established new trade measures and prohibitions.
C
He created new taxes on the American colonists to raise revenue.
D
He formed new peace treaties with Indigenous tribes.

Explanation

Charles Townshend introduced new taxes on goods imported into the American colonies, including items such as glass, paper, paint, and tea. These duties were intended to raise revenue for Britain and strengthen its authority over the colonies. Therefore, the correct choice is “He created new taxes on the American colonists to raise revenue.”

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