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In the 1780s, why did many americans insist on including a "bill of rights" in the new constitution?

In the 1780s, why did many americans insist on including a "bill of rights" in the new constitution?
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In the 1780s, why did many americans insist on including a "bill of rights" in the new constitution?

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They didn't want the new central government taking away basic freedoms and individual liberties. This was a result of being under King George the 3rd ruling back when they didn't make the Declaration of Independence.
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