University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: James Madison: Proposed Amendments to Constitution
Text of James Madison's "Proposed Amendments to the Constitution," June 8, 1789. Madison states his reasons for the amendments in view of the anti-federalist feelings in many of the colonies. The proposal explains in Madison's own words...
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The Original Drafts of the Bill of Rights
Gives an overview of the purpose of the Amendments to the Bill of Rights, and a summary in note form of the rights expressed in each.
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Barefoots World: The Constitution for the United States
This site offers historical background for each of the amendments through quotes from writings of the time period.
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First Amendment Center
This First Amendment site, partly news and partly background, contains information related to all the aspects of the freedoms outlined in the First Amendment.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: United States vs. Thomas Cooper
The information, documents and lessons relating to the United States vs. Thomas Cooper case. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).