The Ratification of the Bill of RightsDecember 15 marks Bill of Rights Day, commemorating the 1791 ratification of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, collectively known as the Bill of Rights. Today, these rights—freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to due process, right to a fair trial, etc.—are engrained in American culture as pillars of liberty and democracy. However, crafting a Bill of Rights was highly controversial at the time. Take a trip back to the early days of American history with us while we explore the creation and passage of the Bill of Rights using resources you can find in HeinOnline.