The Creation and Ratification of the Bill of Rights Origins of the American Bill of Rights The Philadelphia Convention and Rights Amendments Proposed by State Ratifying Conventions The Role of James Madison in the Creation of the Bill of Rights Congressional Proceedings and Debates Over Amendments State Legislative Actions Regarding Congress’ Proposed Amendments to the Constitution Events Related to the Creation and Ratification of the Bill of Rights Serial Essays Related to the Creation and Ratification of the Bill of Rights