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**On March 4, 1789, the Constitution of the United States of America was ratified by the (former)13 colonies, and went into effect.** **States and individuals were concerned that the Constitution did not properly cover and protect a number of rights of individuals.** **The Constitution was signed by the original 13 states with the requirement, or understanding, that a Bill of Rights would be created, amending the new U.S. Constitution.** **On September 25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States proposed to the state legislatures 12 amendments to the Constitution.** **10 of these amendments were added to the Constitution on December 15, 1791.**

Please watch this video about the Bill of Rights before we learn more about the first 5 Amendments.

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Amendments One to Five Amendments Six to Ten

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