The Quartering Act
02:30 - 05:26
2m 56s

Three soldiers arrive at a woman's barn to hide. In this example of quartering, they intrude the woman's home and demand that she gives them shelter, food, and water. The third amendment to the U.S. constitution protects against this type of home occupation.

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