The colonists' response to this act that went into effect Nov. 1, 1765: "No taxation without representation"
The Assembly of Massachusetts Bay...was the first which ever took 
exception... [DOC] [TLE] 1765  Stamp Act [PAR] The Stamp Act Congress, held in New York in October 1765, was the first attempt 
... and grievances, including \no taxation without representation\, among others.