Question

Why did early Americans write the Constitution and Bill of Rights? (5 points)

Answer 1

Early Americans wrote the Constitution and Bill of Rights because they needed to set up a new government and wanted to be sure it could not abuse their rights. Early American's at this time had just finished a huge war to get out from under one hierarchy. They thought that a democracy would best fit what they had fought for, freedom. 

Answer 2

They needed to set up a new government and wanted to be sure it could not abuse thie rights