The United States has been revered around the globe for having one of the most impressive Constitutions in the world. That being said, the rest of the world has tried to recreate the United States Constitution all over the globe. What many people do not realize is that at the beginning, the United States Constitution did not include a Bill of Rights, (“The Bill of Rights: A Brief History,” 2016). While many debate that this is because the founding fathers wanted the white men to only be protected, it does not explain how the Bill of Rights ended up appearing in the United States, (“The Bill of Rights: A Brief History,” 2016). The battle between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists is what ended up making a Bill of Rights possible within the United States.
When Thomas Jefferson made his famous declaration that a Bill of Rights was something that every man was entitled to against every government, he was highlighting the essential aspect of protecting the dignity of the individual, (“The Bill of Rights: A Brief History,” 2016). The essence of Thomas Jefferson’s arguments was drafted by James Maddison into the Constitution, which is where we have the actual influence that led to the Bill of Rights becoming the law of the land within the United States.
Another important aspect that led to the Bill of Rights ultimately being successful at the end of the debate was the founding father’s fear of a central government that was too strong. The protection of the individual against government interests was priority and was a subject of heated debate due to recent struggles in gaining independence from England. Thus, this is why we see the Bill of Rights as one of the most sacred parts of the rights that exist for the individual within the Untied States today.
Works Cited
“The Bill of Rights: A Brief History.” American Civil Liberties Union. 2016. Web. 18 April 2016.
