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In 1789, Americans sought protection from the government due to their recent experiences under British rule, where they faced tyranny and oppression. They feared a powerful central government could infringe upon individual liberties and rights. To address these concerns, the framers of the Constitution included the Bill of Rights, which enumerated specific protections for freedoms such as speech, religion, and assembly, serving as a safeguard against potential government overreach. This desire for a shield reflected the foundational principles of democracy and individual liberty that were central to the American Revolution.

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Why did Americans in 1789 want a shield of protection from the government?

There are many ways why the Americans in 1789 wanted a shield of protection from the government. The American citizens wanted this because they did not want the government to be too powerful. This includes the Judicial Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Executive Branch. They did not want any part of the government to have too much power, so this is why they wanted checks and balances. Checks and balances are, in the Constitution, ways of limiting the powers of the three parts (branches) of the government. The American citizens let's say did not want police to be able to shoot the American citizens without good reason. This is what could happen if one part of the government becomes to powerful. I believe that this is why the American citizens wanted checks and balances, and why they wanted a shield of protection from the government.


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