Question

(25 Points)

What were Writs of Assistance?

A)a series of acts designed to raise money for the British government after the French and Indian War

B)search warrants issued by courts that allowed customs officials to search homes and businesses

C)a group of political cartoons protesting British treatment of the colonies, typically making fun of the king

D)a document that allowed colonists to have help from the British government under certain conditions

Answer 1

writ of assistance is a written order (a writ) issued by a court instructing a law enforcement official, such as a sheriff or a tax collector, to perform a certain task. Historically, several types of writs have been called "writs of assistance".