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A writ of assistance is an order instructing law enforcement to perform a certain task. It commonly is used to enforce an order for the possession of lands or property. They were originally authorized by the British Exchequer in 1660 to that customs agents could search for smuggled items.
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Who was the Boston Lawyer who opposed the writs of assistance?
James Otis opposed the writs of assistance.
Did townshend act give of writs of assistance?
No the townshend act did not give writs of assistance. The act legalized search warrants, and the rights of people were fringed upon.
How did the patriots feel about the writs of assistance?
the felt scared
What year was writs of assistance authorized?
1767
Writs of assistance enabled British customs officers to search?
Writs of assistance enabled British customs officers to search homes for smuggled goods.
Who was the Boston Lawyer who opposed the writs of assistance?
James Otis opposed the writs of assistance.
What are writs of assistance?
was a law
What was the legal documents allowing soldiers to search homes and warehouses for smuggled goods?
Writs of Assistance.
Allowed the British to search colonists' homes?
Writs of Assistance were passed to empower British soldiers to search any colonial home they believed harbored smuggled goods. Writs of Assistance enhanced the Townshend Acts. The Writs of Assistance aroused a lot of anger and were challenged in every court in the thirteen colonies.
How can you use writs of assistance in a sentence?
answer it ...
What was the date the writs of assistance was passed?
1767
When was the writs of assistance placed?
1761-1763
Who wrote the writs of assistance?
John Adams
What was the date the writs of assistance passed?
1767
What is the actual date of the writs of assistance?
1761
Which amendment countered the writs of assistance?
The 4th!
Did townshend act give of writs of assistance?
No the townshend act did not give writs of assistance. The act legalized search warrants, and the rights of people were fringed upon.
