What do they tell us?—That our rights are reserved. Why not say so? Is it because it will consume too much paper?

Patrick Henry spoke these words at the Virginia Ratifying Convention. Which concern about the U.S. Constitution was he expressing that led to the addition of the Bill of Rights?

The excessive amount of power given to the states
The lack of direct protections for basic personal freedoms
The absence of an adequate system of checks and balances
The uncertainty about which groups would be allowed to vote

"The lack of direct protections for basic personal freedoms," was the concern the U.S. Constitution which Patrick Henry was expressing, that led to the addition of the Bill of Rights.

Who was Patrick Henry?

Patrick Henry was an orator, and an influential leader in the radical opposition to the British government during the American Revolution-era. Henry is best known for his quote "Give me liberty or give me death!"

As the American Revolution approached, Henry became one of Verginia's leading advocates for independence. First Continental Congress was created by him and with his help in 1774 the Congress won election to that body representing Verginia.

What is the Bill of Rights?

The first ten Amendments to the U.S Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights came into effect in December 1791, after ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures.

The Bill of Rights talk about individuals essential rights and civil liberties, such as the right to liberty, free speech, the right to bear arms, the right to a fair trial, the right to education, the right to religion etc.

There was a lack of direct protections for basic personal freedoms which led to the addition of the Bill of Rights.

Hence, option B is correct.

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