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To search a colonists house or warehouse a british officer presented a?

To search a colonist house a British customs officer presented a writ of assistance. This allowed the officer to enter and search the home.


British troops marched on Concord in order to capture?

In April of 1775, British troops marched on the town of Concord (Massachusetts) in order to capture arms which they believed were hidden there. Nonverbal orders to the British commander seem also to have included the capture of rebel leaders who might be residing in or around the same town. In their search of the town, the British did find a small cache of arms, but they were soon forced to fall back towards Boston after facing superior numbers (and fire) from colonial militia troops.


How did the loyalists react about writs of assistance?

Loyalists generally opposed the writs of assistance, which were broad search warrants that allowed British officials to search colonial homes and businesses without specific cause. They viewed these writs as an infringement on their rights and privacy, aligning with their belief in British law and order. Many loyalists believed that such measures would lead to increased tension between the colonies and the British government, ultimately undermining the stability they sought to maintain. Overall, while loyalists supported British authority, they recognized the potential for overreach with such invasive practices.


Who was the commanding officer of the battle of concord?

The British commander was General Thomas Gage. In 1774 he was appointed the military governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay (Massachusetts) under the laws known as the Intolerable Acts. After troops arrived from England and the battle of Bunker Hill was fought (June 17, 1775), Gage received word of his recall as commander on September 26, 1775. He was replaced by General William Howe, but nominally retained his governorship of Massachusetts.


Why was amendment 4 created?

The 4th amendment states that people have the right to say if they want somebody to search there house or any of their properties. Im not sure why it was passed but it was probably because of somebody who got mad that the police were always allowed to just come in your house without you having any say in it.

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The revolutionary war began shortly after british troops march toward Massachusetts to search for weapons andd gunpowder?

boston


Where did the British search for weapons and gunpowder during the revolutionary war?

To prevent was from starting and the colonists to have any weapons to use against them.


What weapons were invented in ancient China?

Weapons invented in ancient China include gunpowder. In the search for an elixir of life gunpowder was discovered accidentally. Initially tubes of it were attached to arrows and these exploded among the enemy. The first artillery used bamboo tubes, soon replaced by metal tubes.


Where did british soldiers search for a major stash of colonial weapons?

In the city of Concord


How did the Chinese discover gunpowder?

Gunpowder was discovered by Chinese alchemists in the 9th century while experimenting with various substances in search of an elixir for immortality. They combined saltpeter (potassium nitrate), sulfur, and charcoal, leading to the accidental creation of this explosive mixture. Initially used for medicinal purposes and fireworks, gunpowder eventually transformed military technology and warfare. Its development significantly impacted both Chinese history and the subsequent global spread of gunpowder weapons.


What events and people had a direct influence on the French Revolution?

The man on the street stormed the Batille in search of weapons and gunpowder. The French Nation was in serious economic crisis that in part was because of old debt, but also because of aid given to the Americans during the American Revolution.


How do you get good weapons on pirates online?

go to tormenta or ravens after beating el patron then search search search and search.


Is a terry search considered a intrusive search?

The pat-down for weapons in a Terry stop is, by definition, not a search. It is a "frisk" or pat-down solely for the purpose of discovering any weapons that could be used against the officer making the stop. It is, therefore, not an "intrusive search."


Is Lycos an Australian search engine?

Lycos is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.


Who was the letter sent to that led to the search of the cellars that revealed the gunpowder plot?

The letter that led to the search of the cellars related to the Gunpowder Plot was sent to Lord Monteagle, a member of the English Parliament. The letter warned him to stay away from the opening of Parliament, raising suspicions about a plot against King James I. This prompted authorities to investigate the cellars beneath the Palace of Westminster, where they discovered the barrels of gunpowder. The plot was ultimately foiled as a result.


What allowed British to search colonists homes?

It's the Writs Of Assistance that allowed the British to search homes. =) This was on my History Test!


May you see pictures of cheyenne weapons?

https://www.google.com/search?q=photos+of+cheyenne+weapons&gws_rd=ssl