What did the townshend Act do?

Answer 1

Four acts of the British Parliament in 1767 that imposed duties on the import of paint, glass, paper, lead, and tea to the North American colonies. The acts also called for quartering of British troops in the colonies. Though eventually repealed (except for the tax on tea), the acts were the source of resentment and led to the famous charge of "taxation without representation" and directly to the Boston massacre.

The act that placed duties on tea, paper, lead, paint, etc., imported into the American colonies.

Answer 2

made it a democracy