Charles Sumner: “Indeed, the Constitution was openly opposed because it had no Bill of…”

On the record

Indeed, the Constitution was openly opposed because it had no Bill of Rights.

Said by

Massachusetts

Source

This quote highlights the opposition to the Constitution due to the absence of a Bill of Rights, reflecting public sentiment.

More from Charles Sumner

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.

Other voices in this conversation

Charles Sumner: “Indeed, the Constitution was openly opposed because it had no Bill of Rights.”