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 colonial homes and businesses without specific cause, and colonists viewed this as a violation of their rights to privacy and property.
Why did colonists oppose writs of assistance?
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• They thought it limited their access to land
• They thought it violated their rights.
• They thought it unfairty taxed goods and services they produced.
• They thought it gave Native Amenicans an advantage over trade.
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