Colonial Reaction to the Stamp Act

In the years leading up to the Revolutionary War, the British Parliament enacted several controversial laws aimed at regulating trade and generating revenue from the American colonies. Among these was the Stamp Act of 1765, which imposed a direct tax on printed materials in the colonies. This act spurred widespread protests and was a significant factor in the burgeoning revolutionary sentiment.

What was one of the primary reactions by the colonists to the Stamp Act that demonstrated their growing desire for self-governance and opposition to British rule?