An act for granting and applying certain stamp duties, and other duties, in the British colonies and plantations in America, towards further defraying the expenses of defending, protecting, and securing the same; and for amending such parts of the several acts of parliament relating to the trade and revenues of the said colonies... British Parliament - 1765

Which of the following occurred in reaction to the act excerpted above?

a
Southern colonies formed foreign alliances.
b
Colonial governors charged for their services.
c
Colonists became resentful of taxation without representation.
d
Local governments appointed leaders to their governing bodies.