Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the US Constitution

Amendment one

King George tried to keep the colonist from speaking out against him or EnglandSome religious groups were treated unfairlyColonial newspapers were important in organizing the colonist against EnglandColonists were not allowed to gather to protest English taxesThe king ignored colonists petitions for change

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition

Amendment two To protect citizens

against an unfair or unjust governmentRight to

bear arms

Amendment three

Colonists were forced to house English soldiers in time of peace

Quartering soldiers

Amendment four

The King and his officials could search colonists homes and take their belongings without proper reason

Search and seizure

Amendment five

King George was putting people in jail without evidence.

Cannot be put on trial without proper evidence

Right to remain silent

Cannot be tried for the exact same crime twice if found innocent

Amendment six

Colonists would often wait in jail for years before they went to trial. What if they were innocent!

Right to a speedy trial by jury of your peers

Amendment seven

Civil trial

Amendment eight

The King could torture his citizens

Cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive fines

Amendment nine

Some rights of the people are not specifically listed

Amendment ten

Powers not delegated to the U.S. are reserved for the States.