The Fourth Amendment addressed one of the greatest complaints American colonists had against England-writs of assistance, which allowed unlimited searches.

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The Fourth Amendment was indeed a response to the colonists' grievances over writs of assistance, which were general search warrants allowing British officials to search any premises for smuggled goods without specifying the location or nature of the search, thus violating their perceived rights to privacy and property.

The Fourth Amendment Addressed One of the Greatest Complaints American