Creating the Constitution: The Bill of Rights
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A cause and consequence worksheet exploring the development and significance of the Bill of Rights in the American Constitution.
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Creating the Constitution: The Bill of Rights
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Introduction to the Bill of Rights
Source A: Excerpt from the Federalist Papers
'The Constitution must be amended to secure the rights of individuals against potential government overreach.' Provenance: Federalist Paper No. 84, 1788.
Source B: Letter from an Anti-Federalist
'Without a Bill of Rights, the new government could infringe on the freedoms of the people.' Provenance: Letter from Patrick Henry, 1788.
Causes of the Bill of Rights
Source C: Speech by George Mason
'The Constitution, without a Bill of Rights, leaves the people vulnerable to tyranny.' Provenance: Virginia Ratifying Convention, 1788.
Source D: Newspaper article
'Many citizens demand a bill to guarantee their freedoms, fearing the power of the new government.' Provenance: Pennsylvania Gazette, 1788.
Consequences of the Bill of Rights
Source E: Analysis by a historian
'The Bill of Rights laid the foundation for protecting individual liberties and limiting government power, shaping American democracy.' Provenance: Modern historical analysis.
Source F: Political debate transcript
'The Bill of Rights has become a crucial part of American political life, ensuring freedoms such as speech, religion, and the press.' Provenance: Congressional Records, 1791.
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