George Mason influenced the creation of the Bill of Rights primarily through his refusal to sign the United States Constitution. He was a prominent Antifederalist who advocated for the inclusion of individual rights in the Constitution, arguing that without explicit protections, the government could infringe upon the rights of citizens. His objections and advocacy for a Bill of Rights were significant in shaping the debate and ultimately led to the adoption of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights.
How did George Mason influence the creation of the Bill of Rights?
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He refused to sign the United States Constitution.
He encouraged others to
• oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter.
He wrote a pamphlet titled
"Objections to This
Constitution of Government."
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