2. Explain why some people and states were not eager to adopt the Constitution. 3. Explain why Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of
Independence did not play an important role in defining the Constitution.
4. Explain why the Bill of Rights caused some states to finally adopt the
Constitution.
5. Explain what freedom of the press means and why it is important. If you don't
know, look up the term freedom of the press.
6. The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by a jury in civil cases.
Do some research and explain the difference between a civil case and a criminal
case.
7. Which amendment in the Bill of Rights is most important to you and why.