* Taxes were imposed without their consent. The Townshend Acts imposed new taxes on colonists in the British colonies in America without the consent of the colonists or their elected representatives. This violated the colonists' rights as British subjects, as they were not allowed to have any say in how they were taxed.
* The taxes were unfair. The Townshend Acts were seen as unfair because they singled out certain goods for taxation, while other goods were not taxed. For example, tea was taxed, but sugar was not. This led to accusations that the British government was simply trying to raise money from the colonies without regard to the impact on the colonists' economy.
* The Acts gave British customs officials more power. The Townshend Acts gave British customs officials more power to enforce the taxes, including the ability to search ships and homes without a warrant. This was seen as a violation of colonists' privacy and led to further resentment against the British government.
* The Acts sparked protests and boycotts. The colonists' opposition to the Townshend Acts led to a series of protests and boycotts. These protests and boycotts eventually forced the British government to repeal the Acts in 1770.
The Townshend Acts were the first in a series of measures by the British government that increased tensions between the colonies and Great Britain. Ultimately, these tensions would lead to the American Revolution.