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Bill of Rights 1689

The Bill of Rights 1689 is a document that was written in England in 1689. It was created to protect the rights of people in the country and stop the government from taking away the rights of their citizens. It says that everyone in England has certain rights, like the right to free speech, freedom of religion, and the right to bear arms. It also says that people cannot be put in jail without being given a trial. The Bill of Rights also says that the government cannot take away the people’s property without fair payment. It was a very important document because it made sure that people could exercise their rights without fear of being taken away.