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On June 8th, 1789, James Madison introduced to the First Federal Congress a series of proposed amendments to the newly ratified United States Constitution. Madison's ultimate goal was to relieve some of the fears or tensions that the Anti-Federalists had at the time.

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Q: Who proposed that there should be a bill of rights and why?
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When was the bill of rights proposed by congress?

1789


What group proposed that there should be a bill of rights and why?

Anti-Federalists, out of fear that a strong government would not respect the citizens


What was the heaviest criticism of the proposed constitution?

It did not contian the Bill Of Rights.


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What state proposed to the other states that the constitution be amended to the bill of rights?

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Who didn't support the recommendations of the national bill of rights that were proposed?

George Wahington


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Who proposed the Bill of Rights?

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They proposed a series of amendments to guarantee citizens' rights.


The did not support the recommendations for a national bill of rights that were proposed by the state ratifying conventions?

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Why did the Massachusetts ratify conventions propose that the bill of rights be added to the constitution?

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