Yes it is to a degree. If there is a credible threat that is completely believed to be real and to investigate it more they have to breach someone's rights, I would say it is sound. Imagine if it was a bomb threat in some highly populated area. If the bomb goes off than hundreds might die. If they have to breach someone's rights to find it, I think it is acceptable.
Government was able to control everyone with no problem but after the enlightenment people started to question things
Peasant farmers and slaves
African slaves is more important for the civil rights and for the 13 colonies also known as states
I'm not completely sure, but my best guess would be fashion.
