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How did the colonists expieriences under British rule influence the decision to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
The American colonists' experiences under British rule were a decisive influence upon the American Founders' decision to add the Bill of Rights to the newly ratified Constitution in 1791. The Second Amendment, for example, was derived from the American experience in the Revolutionary War, where the 'right to bear arms' had nearly been taken from them by the British and in fact proved to be one key factor in the initial successes of the 'Patriot cause' when hostilities formally broke out.
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How did colonists' experiences under British rule influence their decision to change the Constitution?
The British at the time were demeaning and demanding of the colonies. They would tax the colonies with tariffs and give the colonists little say in what their government should be like. Over time the anger built up, protests surged, the Boston massacre enraged citizens, battles such as the Battle of Bunker hill were won and lost. On July, 4 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted, this declared America independent from Britain
Private groups hire who to influence government decision makers?
Private groups hire lobbyists to influence government decision makers. A lobbyist are hired to influence and sway legislators to support a specific cause or business.
What are four ways to influence government decision-making?
veto
Which was part of the great compromise in the U.S. Constitution?
A decision on the structure of the legislature
Why was it important for the colonial leaders to explain their decision to break free from british rule?
For the colonists could be free
