Question

what was the colonial reaction to the stamp act of 1765? a colonists eagerly accepted the act as a means to contribute to britains military expenses. b many colonists ignored the act, believing it would not be enforced. c the act was widely popular in the colonies for its minimal tax rates. d colonists protested through petitions and boycotts, leading to the acts repeal.

Explanation:

The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed a tax on printed materials in the American colonies. Colonists were outraged as they had no representation in the British - Parliament that passed the act. They protested through petitions to express their grievances and boycotts of British goods to put economic pressure on Britain. These actions ultimately led to the act's repeal.

Answer:

D. Colonists protested through petitions and boycotts, leading to the act's repeal.