What issue prompted James Otis Jr. to become an outspoken critic of British colonial policies?
a. the illegal settlement of the backcountry
b. the use of Navigation Acts to regulate trade
c. the quartering of British troops in colonial homes
d. the use of general search warrants by customs officials in search of contraband goods
ANSWER: d
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