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    British soldiers were housed in the homes of American colonists because of what practice?

    Question #7719. Asked by justin. (Nov 09 00 12:31 AM)


    JReid

    		Billeting, or the forced quartering of troops in the homes of citizens, was common for the British in colonial America. It was subsequently prohibited by the 3rd Amendment.

    Nov 09 00, 8:38 PM

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