TED-Ed: Why wasn't the Bill of Rights originally in the US Constitution? - James Coll

The video explores the US Constitution's origins, highlighting the absence of the Bill of Rights in the original text. It discusses the challenges faced by the early US government under the Articles of Confederation, leading to the Constitutional Convention. The debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists is examined, focusing on concerns about centralized power and individual liberties. The ratification process is detailed, culminating in the addition of the Bill of Rights, which remains fundamental to American freedoms.

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