USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The colonists were frustrated at the lack of documentation surrounding the Writs of Assistance. They were also angry at the little control that they held over the use of the writs. The colonists perceived the use of the Writs of Assistance as one where British power was synonymous with colonial disrespect.

Detailed explanation-2: -To enforce the Townshend Acts, British officials used writs of assistance. These allowed tax collectors to search for smuggled goods. Colonist hated the new laws because they took power away from colonial governments. The colonists responded to the Townshend Acts by once again boycotting many British goods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Colonists and Many British observers were outraged at the blatant neglect of what had been traditionally considered British liberties. Most notably, the writs allowed officials to enter and ransack private homes without proving probable cause for suspicion, a traditional prerequisite to a search.

Detailed explanation-4: -Colonists protested that the writs violated their rights as British subjects.