Summary

During the Constitutional Convention in 1787, delegates debated whether to add a bill of rights to the new Constitution, a feature many state constitutions possessed. Some argued that the original draft of the Constitution was too vague regarding civil liberties and that a bill of rights would spell them out clearly. Others believed that a bill of rights would be too restrictive, infringing on states' rights and possibly limiting freedoms only to the rights listed. Should a bill of rights be included in the U.S. Constitution?

This eBook examines the history of the Bill of Rights and delves into the pro and con arguments that surrounded it. It includes a timeline, primary sources, a bibliography, and a "Learn More About" chapter with more information on the topic.

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