Final ratification of the Constitution of the United States was delayed because some states wanted guarantees that individual liberties would be safeguarded from potential oppression by the newly formed government.These guarantees came in the form of the first ten Amendments to the Constitution known as the Bill of Rights.

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This statement is true. The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to address concerns about protecting individual liberties and to ultimately gain support for ratification from states that were hesitant to do so without such guarantees.

Final Ratification of the Constitution of the United States Was