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Lawyer [[James Otis]] (1725–83), in his speeches and pamphlets, defined and defended colonial rights. He popularized the cry, "[[No taxation without representation]]!" Otis proposed and participated in the Stamp Act Congress, and his ideas were used in the protests drafted by that body.  

Lawyer [[James Otis]] (1725–83), in his speeches and pamphlets, defined and defended colonial rights. He popularized the cry, "[[No taxation without representation]]!" Otis proposed and participated in the Stamp Act Congress, and his ideas were used in the protests drafted by that body.  

Josiah Quincy (1744–75), an outstanding lawyer, wrote a series of anonymous articles for the ''Boston Gazette'' in which he articulated the legal grounds for opposing the Stamp Act.

[[Josiah Quincy II|Josiah Quincy]] (1744–75), an outstanding lawyer, wrote a series of anonymous articles for the ''Boston Gazette'' in which he articulated the legal grounds for opposing the Stamp Act.

Andrew Oliver (1706–74) was a colonial politician; his acceptance of the post of stamp officer after the passage of the Stamp Act led to violent demonstrations against him, which forced him to resign the office.  

Andrew Oliver (1706–74) was a colonial politician; his acceptance of the post of stamp officer after the passage of the Stamp Act led to violent demonstrations against him, which forced him to resign the office.