The anti-Federalists were concerned that the new Constitution put too much power in the hands of the national government. The Federalists agreed to add a Bill of Rights at the first meeting of the Congress. The first 10 amendments that were approved protected the rights of the citizens from interference by the government.
Bill of rights
The Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Antifederalist fears that the Constitution would destroy liberties.
The Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights
adding amendments to protect basic rights
adding amendments to protect basic rights
adding amendments to protect basic rights
adding amendments to protect basic rights
adding amendments to protect basic rights
adding amendments to protect basic rights
adding amendments to protect basic rights
adding amendments to protect basic rights
Bill of Rights