Colonists opposed writs of assistance because they thought it violated their rights. Writs of assistance were general search warrants that allowed British officials to search any location for smuggled goods without specific cause, which the colonists believed infringed upon their rights to privacy and due process.
Why did colonists oppose writs of assistance?
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They thought it limited their access to land.
They thought it limited their access to land.
They thought it violated their rights.
They thought it violated their rights.
They thought it unfairly taxed goods and services they produced.
They thought it unfairly taxed goods and services they produced.
They thought it gave Native Americans an advantage over trade.
They thought it gave Native Americans an advantage over trade.
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