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Why was the fourth amendment added to the constitution?

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Because British soldiers would break into peoples houses and collect stuff. 
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he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
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