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The Bill of Rights began as 12 amendments
Twelve amendments were originally proposed, and the 10 that were ratified became the Bill of Rights in 1791.
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Congress approved the proposals on September 25, 1789. The amendments defined citizens' rights in relation to the new government under the Constitution.
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