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why did colonists oppose writs of assistance?(1 point)○ they thought it limited their access to land.○ they thought it violated their rights.○ they thought it unfairly taxed goods and services they produced.○ they thought it gave native americans an advantage over trade.
Writs of assistance were general search warrants that allowed British officials to search colonial homes, ships, and businesses without specific cause. Colonists viewed this as a violation of their fundamental rights to privacy and due process, core grievances that contributed to growing tensions with Britain. The other options are incorrect: the writs did not limit land access, impose direct taxes on their produced goods, or affect trade advantages for Native Americans.
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B. They thought it violated their rights.