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How did the English Bill of Rights of 1689 lay the foundation for the American Bill of Rights of 1791?

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Answer:The English Bill of Rights encouraged a form of government where the rights and liberties of individuals were protected. ... For example, the 1791 U.S. Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech, trial by jury and protection from cruel and unusual punishment.

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