Which Act was introduced in 1767 to address issues stemming from the Stamp Act?

The Townshend Act, introduced in 1767, was indeed a legislative response to the discontent that arose from the preceding Stamp Act. The Stamp Act of 1765 had incited widespread protests among the American colonists, who resisted taxation without representation, leading to its repeal. In an effort to assert British authority and raise revenue, the Townshend Act introduced new taxes on imported goods, including tea, glass, paper, and other commodities, instead of internal taxes, which the colonists found more objectionable previously.

By imposing duties on these imports, the Townshend Act aimed to generate funding for British troops stationed in the colonies and to pay colonial officials directly, thus diminishing their dependence on colonial assemblies. This strategy sought to reinforce British economic control and governmental authority over the colonies, ultimately leading to further colonial resistance and conflicts, such as the Boston Massacre. The Townshend Act reflects how the British government attempted to balance the need for revenue with the colonial pushback following previous taxation efforts.