During the First Congress of the United States, after gaining its independence from Britain, twelve amendments to the new constitution were proposed (1789). Ten of those amendments were ratified and these constitute The U.S. Bill of Rights (1791). Proponent of this document argued that it provided greater clarity regarding individual rights espoused in the U.S. Constitution (1787) and would contribute to ensuring acceptance of the new constitution.
Congress Creates The Bill of Rights – Video Introduction to eBook. Source: National Archives
eBook – Background
eBook - The First Congress Part A
eBook - The First Congress Part B Amendments in progress
Source: The National Archives