How did Patrick Henry respond to the Stamp Act of 1765?

Patrick Henry responded to the Stamp Act of 1765 by introducing a series of resolutions to the Virginia House of Burgesses. These resolutions asserted the colonies' right to legislate independently of the British Parliament. Henry's eloquent defense of these resolutions, famously including the line, "If this be treason, make the most of it," marked a significant moment in colonial opposition to British policy. The Stamp Act was a direct tax imposed by Parliament, and colonists, including Henry, argued it violated their rights as Englishmen to be taxed only by their own elected representatives. While the Stamp Act was eventually repealed, the underlying issue of parliamentary authority over the colonies persisted.123