5. Which statement best describes writs of assistance?(1 point)

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Customs officials would be allowed to inspect a ship’s cargo without giving a reason.
Customs officials would be allowed to inspect a ship’s cargo without giving a reason.

Customs officials could arrest colonists for not paying a duty.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes writs of assistance is:

Customs officials would be allowed to inspect a ship’s cargo without giving a reason.

Writs of assistance were legal documents that gave customs officials the authority to search for contraband without needing specific evidence or a warrant.