Why did the American colonists believe the establishment of the vice-admiralty courts after the French and Indian War violate their English civil rights? A) Juries were not allowed. B) Only jury verdicts were allowed. Eliminate C) The court did not apply the correct colonial law. D) The court decision was made by a three judge panel.

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22 June, 17:21

Why did the American colonists believe the establishment of the vice-admiralty courts after the French and Indian War violate their English civil rights? A) Juries were not allowed. B) Only jury verdicts were allowed. Eliminate C) The court did not apply the correct colonial law. D) The court decision was made by a three judge panel.

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Jaida Ochoa · Answer 1

That's wrong. The answer is A.) Juries were not allowed As English citizens, the colonist were afforded certain rights among them was the right to a jury of one's peers. Because this court system was run by navel officers and juries were not allowed; this violated their English civil rights. I just took the test on it.