As they assembled for the Constitutional Convention in spring 1787, a main concern among delegates was to secure the protection of ______.

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The main concern among delegates at the Constitutional Convention was to secure the protection of individual rights. This was reflected in the creation of the Bill of Rights, which were the first ten amendments to the Constitution that protected individual liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to bear arms. Slavery was a contentious issue at the Convention but was not a main concern for all delegates. Northern businesses and territorial sea routes were also not top priorities at the Convention.

As They Assembled for the Constitutional Convention in Spring 1787