The Bill of Rights: What is it and what Rights does it Guarantee?

The video discusses the importance of the Bill of Rights in American history. It explains how the founding fathers drafted the US Constitution in 1787, leading to a debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists. The compromise proposed by George Mason resulted in the Bill of Rights, a list of 10 amendments that protect civil liberties. These rights are fundamental to American identity but remain a source of debate over government control and individual freedoms.

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