#BillofRights

December 15, 1791 the new United States ratified the 1st 10 Ammendments to the US #Constitution

On December 15, 1791, the new United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, confirming the fundamental rights of its citizens. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, and the press, and the rights of peaceful assembly and petition. Other amendments guarantee the rights of the people to form a "well-regulated militia," to keep and bear arms, the rights to private property, fair treatment for accused criminals, protection from unreasonable search and seizure, freedom from self-incrimination, a speedy and impartial jury trial, and representation by counsel.

• Bill of Rights - National Archives
• Bill of Rights - Primary Document - Library of Congress
• Bill of Rights- OurDocuments.gov (Flash required)
• Rights of Citizens - Ben's Guide
• Today in History
• Activity: Bill of Rights Quiz
• Lesson Plan: Bill of Rights - Debating the Amendments
• Lesson Plan: Congress and the Creation of the Bill of Rights

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