From 1775 to 1783, American revolutionaries fought a costly war of independence, eventually freeing themselves from British rule. In order to ensure that the United States would not become the kind of government they sacrificed so much to escape, the founding fathers created the Bill of Rights.

This influential statement of liberty added 10 crucial amendments to the U.S. Constitution and is essential to preserving individual rights in America.

Let's examine what specific liberties each amendment protects...

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