Bill of Rights vs. The Declaration of Independence

Bill of Rights vs. The Declaration of Independence

1. Bill of Rights

   • Written by: James Madison
     • A list of protected rights
       • Ratified on September 25, 1789
         • Influenced by the Virginia Declaration of Independence

2. Declaration of Independence

   • Written by:
     • Thomas Jefferson
       • Ben Franklin
     • John Adams
       • Roger Sherman
     • Robert R. Livingston
   • Signed on July 4, 1176
     • Wrote to declare independence from England
       • Listed a list of complaints towards the king

3. Both documents were used to protect rights of people.

4. Declaration of Sentiments

   • Grievances
     • Women cant vote
       • Divorce laws make it hard for women to divorce me.
         • Women were viewed as basically objects
   • Modeled after the declaration of independence