Consequences of the Stamp Act

During the period leading up to the American Revolution, several acts passed by the British Parliament were met with increasing resistance from the American colonists. One of these acts was the Stamp Act of 1765, which imposed a direct tax on a variety of printed materials. This legislation not only sparked protests but also contributed to the formation of various group actions against British authority. Which of the following best describes the primary consequence of the Stamp Act on colonial political relationships in the years following its enactment?