Well, the Bill of Rights has emphasized urgent morals and philosophies, and protects the United States citizens’ freedom.
For example; the first amendment, also known as the Freedom of Speech (Press, Protest, etc,), allows citizens to vocalize their opinions.
While regarding this topic, there are rights also known as unalienable rights- rights that cannot be taken from you. Example of this would be:
• Life
• Liberty
• Pursuit of Happiness
Each citizen of the United States of America have these rights listed in the Constitution.
I hope this helps!
To gain support from other nations against the British
The answer is: Because when the Quakers came along their ideas were revolutionary.