The Stamp Act Congress, convened in October 1765, issued a declaration of rights and grievances in response to the Stamp Act imposed by Britain. They asserted that only colonial assemblies had the authority to tax colonists, emphasizing that taxation without representation violated their rights. The Congress called for the repeal of the Stamp Act and organized a boycott of British goods, marking a significant step toward colonial unity against British policies.
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