In the years leading up to the American Revolution, the British government implemented various measures that increased tensions between the colonies and the British Crown. One significant event was the imposition of the Stamp Act of 1765, which mandated that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper produced in London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp. This act was met with widespread protests and sparked the rallying cry of 'no taxation without representation.' Which of the following statements best describes the reaction of the American colonies to the Stamp Act?