What act led colonist to protest against "no taxation without representation"? (See 1765) a Sugar Act b Intolerable Acts C Stamp Act d d Tea Act

The correct answer is C. Stamp Act.<br /><br />The Stamp Act of 1765 was a tax imposed by the British Parliament on the American colonies that required a tax stamp on all printed materials, including newspapers, pamphlets, and legal documents. This act was seen as a direct attempt by the British to raise revenue in the colonies without the consent of the colonial legislatures.<br /><br />The colonists strongly opposed the Stamp Act, arguing that they had no representation in the British Parliament and therefore should not be taxed without their consent. This slogan, "no taxation without representation," became a rallying cry for the colonists and was a major factor leading to the American Revolution.<br /><br />The other options are incorrect:<br /><br />a. The Sugar Act of 1764 was a previous tax act that raised duties on sugar and molasses, but it did not directly lead to the "no taxation without representation" protests.<br /><br />b. The Intolerable Acts of 1774 were a series of punitive measures imposed by the British after the Boston Tea Party, not a tax act.<br /><br />d. The Tea Act of 1773 was a tax on tea, but it was not the primary catalyst for the "no taxation without representation" protests.