The first Congress of the United States approves 12 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, and sends them to the states for ratification. The amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, were designed to protect the basic rights of U.S. citizens, guaranteeing the freedom of speech, press, assembly, and exercise of religion; the right to fair legal procedure and to bear arms; and that powers not delegated to the federal government were reserved for the states and the people.
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Article Title
Bill of Rights passes Congress
AuthorHistory.com Editors
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HISTORY
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https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bill-of-rights-passes-congress
Access Date
September 24, 2022
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A&E Television Networks
Last Updated
September 23, 2019
Original Published Date
March 3, 2010
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