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Compare and contrast these draft of the Bill of Rights

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The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution. It was ratified in 1791 to protect individual freedoms and limit federal power.

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What differences do you see in how the Bill of Rights was written, and what is inferred from those rights today?

Why did the Founders believe it was necessary to protect individual rights in writing, rather than simply trust the government to protect them?

Why was the Bill of Rights created?

 

What rights and freedoms does the Bill of Rights protect?

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