How did the colonist react to the writs of assistance?

Answer 1

The colonists objected the writs of assistance because it allowed officials to get warrants to break into the work places of merchants. Often merchant's workplaces where their homes, and their homes would be destroyed by the officers. They were searching for smuggled goods like sugar or cotton. The officers didn't need to state what they were searching for or where they where searching, but only that they the merchant was suspicious, and they could get a warrant.

Regrettably, we see much the same thing today, with the AWFUL and unconstitutional "warrantless searches" in recent wars: VERY WORRISOME.

Answer 2

to be secure in their home.

The colonists were horrified that government officials could come into their homes without warning and a search warrant

Answer 3

The colonists were enraged because the officers just went into private homes just searching and destroyed the homes.

Answer 4

because they didn't want to keep fighting with the british

Answer 5

the colonist were angry. they didn't strangers searching their house

Answer 6

The colonists think the writs of assistance violated their rights because they wanted it to be secure in their home.

Answer 7

they were very mad

Answer 8

Because they felt it violated their rights.