1761-1763
James Otis opposed the writs of assistance.
was a law
Writs of Assistance.
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.
answer it ...
John Adams
1767
1761
The 4th!
1767
No the townshend act did not give writs of assistance. The act legalized search warrants, and the rights of people were fringed upon.
1767