On September 25, 1789, the First Federal Congress sent 12 amendments to the states to consider. Virginia became the eleventh state to ratify amendments 3-12. These first 10 amendments were known as the Bill of Rights. Three-fourths of the states ratified the Bill of Rights in 1791.
Lesson
12 Day unit on Government and the impact the American Revolution had on South Carolina.
Document
"Bill Of Rights Of The United States Of America (1791)." Bill Of Rights Institute. https://billofrightsinstitute.org/founding-documents/bill-of-rights/. Accessed 3 October 2018. Locke, John. Two...
Photo
This photo gallery features the following visuals from the "Birth Of The Constitution" episode! Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Author Of "The Social Contract" John Locke, Author Of "Two Treatises Of...
Video
The U.S. Constitution has become a model for developing governments around the world. Four signers of the Constitution were South Carolinians. Dr. Harry Lightsey, president of the College of...
Video
In 1789, people noticed some new things the United States new Constitution didn't address. The First Congress came up with changes, also known as amendments. These became known as the Bill of Rights...
Video
The American Government focuses on the make-up of the American government. Why are rules important for a community? Why is organization important? The American government has guides and rules, such as...
Video
The American Government focuses on the make-up of the American government. Why are rules important for a community? Why is organization important? The American government has guides and rules, such as...
Video
The American Government focuses on the make-up of the American government. Why are rules important for a community? Why is organization important? The American government has guides and rules, such as...
Video
The American Government focuses on the make-up of the American government. Why are rules important for a community? Why is organization important? The American government has guides and rules, such as...
Video
The American Government focuses on the make-up of the American government. Why are rules important for a community? Why is organization important? The American government has guides and rules, such as...