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The Active Citizen in Today's Nation — Test

Question 9 • US History Studies Since 1877

In the 1700s, the concept of individualism was so important for Americans that

Answer
A
rights were added to the Constitution in the Bill of Rights.
B
the Constitution guaranteed people’s rights.
C
the Declaration of Independence guaranteed natural rights.
D
they divided the government into three separate branches.

Explanation

Americans’ emphasis on individualism led them to insist that personal freedoms be protected from government interference. The Bill of Rights, added to the Constitution, lists important rights and liberties, so A is correct. The original Constitution did not include a full list of individual rights; the Bill of Rights was added to address that concern.

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