15 déc. 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.