The American Bill of Rights (1789)

After the American colonies won the revolution against England, a new constitution was written. The first ten amendments, or changes, to that constitution are together called the Bill of Rights. In them, the Founding Fathers put into law certain guarantees so the new government would not abuse its power. By studying them, we can see reasons for the American Revolution.

Note: Some amendments have several reasons; your notes should have more than ten amendments.

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