Question

the townshend duties of 1767
constituted a form of taxation quite similar to the stamp act.
were taxes on what were called external transactions.
were ultimately ratified by the new york assembly.
drew no immediate objection from the colonists.
were withdrawn before they took effect.

Explanation:

The Townshend Duties of 1767 were taxes on imported goods (external transactions) in the American colonies. They were different from the Stamp - Act which was an internal tax. The New York Assembly did not ratify them, colonists objected immediately, and they were not withdrawn before taking effect.

Answer:

were taxes on what were called external transactions.