THe Frist group of amendments that were added to the consistution were The Bill of Rights.
Why was it added
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They were added to secure the rights of citizens. These rights were the Freedom of speech, Freedom of Religion, the Right to Bear Arms and many more rights.
"All Men are created Equal"
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Colored Men, Woman, and other races and didn't have the same rights as White Men. All of these actions and sayings were said while the statement of "All Men are created Equal"
The Declaration of Independence
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The Declaration was made to separate from British rule due to grievances.
Grievances
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Some of the grievances were them keeping standing armies among us and Taxes were also a big thing as well.
Purpose of the Government
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The people believed the Government should be for the people by the people.