The Bill of Rights is a combination of Enlightenment ideas, the experiences of American colonists, and the national debate over the ratification of the Constitution. Choose 1 of the amendments listed below and explain how they are a combination of Enlightenment ideas, the experiences of American colonists and the national debate over the ratification of the Constitution.

a. 1st amendment - "Protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press, as well as the right to assemble and petition the government."

b. 6th amendment - "Protects the right to a fair and speedy public trial by jury, including the rights to be notified of the accusations, to confront the accuser, to obtain witnesses and to retain counsel."

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Cesar Parker · Answer 1

The first amendment is the Bill Of Rights which protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, assemble and petition the government.