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THE FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS
American Bill of Rights 1791
In the United States, the Bill of Rights
(December 15, 1791) lists the first ten amendments to the
U.S. Constitution.
Originally,
twelve amendments were suggested but only ten were ratified.
And here are
amendments 11-27.
Go here if you're looking for the
British Bill of Rights.
You can
read the full text of the
U.S. Bill of Rights here
Here is a
high resolution image of the document.
You are welcome to
visit the National Archives
in Washington DC and check out the Bill yourself.
What Is the Background of the Bill of Rights?
The U.S. Bill of Rights was influenced by the
Magna Carta, by
the
British Bill of Rights and by
Virginia's Declaration
of Rights.
Also, the men who composed it had just gone through
the painful process to free themselves from the British. Naturally,
these experiences influenced the constitutional laws of the U.S. as
well.
See also
American Timeline.
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