The Stamp Act 1765 was very unpopular among colonists. A majority considered it a violation of their rights as Englishmen to be taxed without their consent—consent that only the colonial legislatures could grant. Their slogan was "No taxation without representation". Colonial assemblies sent petitions and protests, and the Stamp Act Congress held in New York City was the first significant joint colonial response to any British measure when it petitioned Parliament and the King.
The Stamp Act 1765 was very unpopular among colonists. A. majority considered it a violation of their rights as Englishmen to be taxed without their consent—consent that only the colonial legislatures could grant Their slogan was "No taxation without representation". Colonial ass,emblies sent petitions and protests and the Stamp Act Congress held in New York City was the first significant joint colonial response to any British measure when it petitioned Parliament and the King.