How did colonists respond to the Stamp Act?

• A. They accepted it without protest
• B. They organized protests, formed the Sons of Liberty, and boycotted British goods
• C. They sought assistance from Native Americans
• D. They engaged in armed conflict with British soldiers

Answer: (B)

Colonists responded to the Stamp Act by organizing protests, forming groups such as the Sons of Liberty, and boycotting British goods. This response was fueled by the widespread belief that the act represented an unfair taxation policy imposed by the British Parliament, as the colonists had no representatives in that legislative body and were thus subjected to taxation without representation. The formation of the Sons of Liberty played a crucial role in galvanizing public opposition to the Stamp Act, leading to various forms of resistance such as public demonstrations, the distribution of pamphlets, and the mobilization of a coordinated boycott of British products. These collective actions were effective in generating significant pressure that ultimately led to the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766.