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What did the Writs of Assistance do?

Lowered taxes
Discouraged resettlement
Prevented smuggling
Taxed paper goods

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Answer:Prevented smuggling

Explanation:Writs of assistance were court orders that authorized customs officers to conduct general (non-specific) searches of premises for contraband. The exact nature of the materials being sought did not have to be detailed, nor did their locations.

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