Why did people demand a bill of rights?

Answer 1

n Massachusetts, the Constitution ran into serious, organized opposition. Only after two leading Anti-federalists, Adams and Hancock, negotiated a far-reaching compromise did the convention vote for ratification on February 6, 1788 (187-168). Anti-federalists had demanded that the Constitution be amended before they would consider it or that amendments be a condition of ratification; Federalists had retorted that it had to be accepted or rejected as it was. Under the Massachusetts compromise, the delegates recommended amendments to be considered by the new Congress, should the Constitution go into force. The Massachusetts compromise determined the fate of the Constitution, as it permitted delegates with doubts to vote for it in the hope that it would be amended.

Answer 2

To protect their basic rights. Shays' rebellion was an result of a weak constitution and Bill of Rights.

Answer 3

people demanded a bill of rights because a bill of rights would limit the powers of the federal government

Answer 4

SOme poelpe thought the Bill of Rights would cuase people to think those were their only rights and wanted ti to be more open and general.

Answer 5

Many Americans demanded bill of rights because they wanted a way of ensuring that their rights are protected.