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 the delegates during the Constitutional Convention was to secure the protection of individual rights, such as freedom of speech, religion and the press. This resulted in the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution. Slavery was a contentious issue, but protection of Southern slaves was not a main concern of the majority of the delegates. Protection of Northern businesses and territorial sea routes were not major issues discussed during the Convention.

As They Assembled for the Constitutional Convention in Spring 1787