Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Engrossed Bill of Rights, September 25, 1789; General Records of the United States Government; Record Group 11; National Archives.
Although 12 amendments were originally proposed, the 10 that were ratified became the Bill of Rights in 1791. They defined citizens' rights in relation to the newly established government under the Constitution.
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