George Mason influenced the creation of the Bill of Rights primarily by refusing to sign the United States Constitution. His refusal was based on the absence of a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties. Mason's concerns highlighted the need for explicit protections of civil rights, which contributed to the eventual adoption of 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 refused to sign the United States Constitution.
He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter
He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter
He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”
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