Bill of Rights

Sources

1. BookThe Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763–1789
2. BookThe American Revolution: A History
3. BookRatification: The People Debate the Constitution, 1787–1788
4. WebsiteAmerica’s Founding Documents

Relations

part of:

• United States Constitution

  Sources: The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763–1789, The American Revolution: A History

influenced by:

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

  Sources: The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763–1789, The American Revolution: A History

proposed by:

• James Madison

  Sources: The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763–1789, Ratification: The People Debate the Constitution, 1787–1788

Appears in4 items

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  The American Revolution4 items
  • The Virginia Declaration of Rights12 Jun 1776
  • Ratification28 Sep 1787
  • Congress sends twelve amendments to the states25 Sep 1789
  • The Bill of Rights is ratified15 Dec 1791