dec 15, 1791 - Bill of Rights
Description:
Description: These were the first ten amendments of the US constitution that guarenteed rights such as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.Causes: Anti-Federalists felt that a bill of rights was needed to safeguard individual liberties. Federalists would comply and add the first ten bill of rights.
Historical Impact: The Bill of Rights protected US citizens by guarenteeing freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition.
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Date:
dec 15, 1791
Now
~ 233 years ago