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The British used writs of assistance, which were general search warrants, to search colonial ships and other properties for smuggled goods. These warrants allowed customs officials to inspect ships without specific evidence of wrongdoing, leading to widespread resentment among the colonists. This practice contributed to the growing tensions that ultimately fueled the American Revolution.

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