Why did James Otis get hit in the head with a cane?

James Otis was struck in the head with a cane by British customs official John Robinson during an argument in 1769. Otis was passionately defending the rights of the colonists against British taxation and the Writs of Assistance, which allowed for general searches. The incident highlighted the tensions between the colonists and British authorities and underscored Otis's commitment to colonial rights, making him a prominent figure in the early resistance against British rule.