Did you know the Bill of Rights was not part of the original design of the Constitution and that many objected to it? In today's Close Read, Kirk dives into the arguments against a Bill of Rights in Federalist 84. Why did Publius believe that the Bill of Rights was unneeded and also could be dangerous?

How can words, written and spoken, change history? “Primary Source Close Reading: Explained,” dives even deeper into some of the most pivotal pieces that shaped the America we know today. Join BRI’s Director of Content, Kirk Higgins, as he takes a detailed look at the language contained in the most formative documents, speeches, and court cases throughout the history of the United States. Learn the true meaning and story behind the writing that fashioned the country in a way you can easily digest!

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