United States Bill of Rights
December 15, 1791 · Philadelphia
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, guaranteeing freedoms of speech, religion, press and assembly, the right to bear arms, and protections in criminal trials.
Key people
Participants
Before and after
- Followed from
- Constitutional Convention May 25 – September 17, 1787
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