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The British Parliament voted on April 12, 1770, to repeal most of the three year-old Townshend Acts, which imposed taxes in the American colonies on imported goods, like paper, glass, paint, and tea. The taxes had sparked strong colonial protests, boycotts and riots, The import taxes on tea remained as a symbol of the crown power to tax; continuing to cause discontent and conflict.