Read this excerpt. Excerpt from Speech by Patrick Henry, June 16, 1788
"You have a bill of rights to defend you against the State government, which is bereaved of all power [by the U. S.
Constitution]; and yet you have none against Congress, though in full and exclusive possession of all power!"
Be sure to provide details and examples in your response.
Based on the excerpt, explain why many Americans supported the addition of a bill of rights into the Constitution.
What historical events supported their position?