Tea provided three-quarters of the revenue raised under the Townshend Revenue Act.

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The Townshend Revenue Act, passed by the British Parliament in 1767, imposed duties on a variety of goods imported to the American colonies, including tea, glass, paper, and paint. While tea was indeed one of the taxed items, it did not provide three-quarters of the revenue raised; estimates suggest that it made up less than half. Nonetheless, the tax on tea was a significant point of contention for the colonists, who saw it as another example of British overreach and infringement upon their rights. This led to protests, boycotts, and ultimately, the Boston Tea Party in 1773.

Tea Provided Three-Quarters of the Revenue Raised Under the Townshend