bill of rights the first ten amendments to the us constitution
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Amendment one
King George tried to keep the colonist from speaking out against him or EnglandSome religious groups were treated unfairlyColonial newspapers were important in organizing the colonist against EnglandColonists were not allowed to gather to protest English taxesThe king ignored colonists petitions for change
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
Amendment three
Colonists were forced to house English soldiers in time of peace
Quartering soldiers
Amendment four
The King and his officials could search colonists homes and take their belongings without proper reason
Search and seizure
Amendment five
King George was putting people in jail without evidence.
Cannot be put on trial without proper evidence
Right to remain silent
Cannot be tried for the exact same crime twice if found innocent
Amendment six
Colonists would often wait in jail for years before they went to trial. What if they were innocent!
Right to a speedy trial by jury of your peers