Why was the issue of searching a person's property so important in the time before the American Revolution? There was much theft occurring before the Revolution and unjustified search was the only way to re-claim goods.
People have always had trouble with searches
Before the Revolution, the British often subjected American citizens to unjustified searches
After the Revolution, American soldiers searched residences for traitors.

First option: There was much theft occurring before the Revolution and unjustified search was the only way to reclaim goods.

The settlers in the "New World" responded to the strict mercantilist policies of the British Crown by smuggling and taking part in illicit trade. The British would attempt to impose revenue laws, but it was unsuccessful until British authorities made use of writs of assistance (general warrants; allowed the bearer to seize any prohibited goods, and etc).

explanation:

magic

their just depressed and think that if they give pain to some one else the pain goes away from them. which it doesn't.