Charles Townshend was the financial chief officer and thought the colonists would accept indirect taxes. In 1767 Townshend Acts levied taxes on everyday things on paint, glasses, lead, paper and tea. They don't want government to only obey the Parliament they wanted to obey the assembly too. The colonists insisted in that whatever that came from the Parliament the wouldn't pay.
Violence Erupts in Boston
The strongest protest happened in Boston again. A letter was published saying the duties, much of the colonist didn't pay attention until the Massachusetts Act was dissolved. John Hancock was a wealthy merchant that had a boat, the seizing of his boat triggered riots against officers.
The crown send 4000 troops to control the people in Boston. In March 1770 colonists threw snowballs and rocks to troops, the nervous soldiers killed 5 colonists.