When the first Congress under the new Constitution met in 1789, the most important item of business was the consideration of a proposal to

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The proposal to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution was seen as a necessary step to ensure individual rights and freedoms were protected from government intrusion. The debate and eventual ratification of these amendments became the most pressing issue for the first Congress. The other options listed were important issues for the new government, but the Bill of Rights was the most immediate and pressing concern.

When the First Congress Under the New Constitution Met in 1789