How did colonists show opposition towards the Townshend acts?

Colonists showed opposition to the Townshend Acts through various means, including organized protests, boycotts of British goods, and the formation of groups like the Sons of Liberty. They argued that the taxes imposed without representation violated their rights as Englishmen. The widespread boycott of imported British items led to a decline in sales for British merchants, further escalating tensions between the colonies and Britain. Additionally, public demonstrations and the dissemination of pamphlets helped to unify colonial resistance against the Acts.