Bill Of Rights History

 The historical context of the Bill of Rights was shaped by preceding documents such as the Virginia Declaration of Rights and various state constitutions that highlighted personal freedoms. James Madison initially resisted a bill of rights but subsequently acknowledged its importance as a method to ensure ratification from doubtful states. The amendments were suggested as part of a compromise between Federalists who advocated for a robust central government and Anti-Federalists who desired enhanced safeguards for individual liberties.