What assembly was formed in 1765 to resolve that only elected representatives could approve taxes?

The Stamp Act Congress was formed in 1765 as a direct response to the imposition of the Stamp Act by the British Parliament, which mandated that many printed materials in the colonies carry a tax stamp. This congress was significant as it brought together representatives from nine of the thirteen colonies to collectively voice their opposition to the act and assert that only their own elected legislatures had the authority to impose taxes on them.

The resolutions passed by the Stamp Act Congress articulated the belief that taxation without representation was unjust, and this sentiment fueled broader colonial resistance to British policies. The congress was pivotal in fostering unity among the colonies and setting the stage for coordinated action against British taxation and governance, ultimately contributing to the American Revolution.

In contrast, the Sons of Liberty were a grassroots organization involved in more direct actions and protests against British taxation, but they were not an assembly focused on formal resolutions regarding legislative authority. The Continental Congress, which met in 1774, was established to address broader grievances and coordinate colonial resistance but came after the Stamp Act Congress and dealt with more extensive issues beyond just taxation. The First Continental Congress, occurring in 1774, aimed to respond to the Intolerable Acts and did not specifically address the issue of the Stamp Act or the question