George Mason influenced the creation of the Bill of Rights primarily because he refused to sign the United States Constitution. His objections were rooted in the absence of a Bill of Rights, which he believed was essential to protect individual liberties. Mason's refusal highlighted the need for such amendments and helped spark the movement towards drafting the Bill of Rights after the Constitution was ratified.
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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