Question

true or false: the townshend acts were passed because the colonists resisted paying internal taxes. true false need help? review these concept resources. read about the concept rate your confidence to submit your answer.

Explanation:

The Townshend Acts were passed in 1767. They imposed taxes on imported goods (external taxes), not internal taxes. The colonists' resistance to the Stamp Act (which was an internal tax) led the British to try a different approach with external taxes via the Townshend Acts.

Answer:

False