1. First Amendment (1791): Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition the government.
2. Second Amendment (1791): The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
3. Third Amendment (1791): Forbids the government from quartering soldiers in private homes without the consent of the owner during times of peace.
4. Fourth Amendment (1791): Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
5. Fifth Amendment (1791): Ensures various due process rights, including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and the taking of private property for public use without fair compensation.
6. Sixth Amendment (1791): Safeguards the rights of individuals charged with a crime, such as the right to a speedy and public trial, to be informed of the charges against them, to confront witnesses, and to have assistance of counsel.
7. Seventh Amendment (1791): Preserves the right to trial by jury in civil cases.
8. Eighth Amendment (1791): Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
9. Ninth Amendment (1791): Affirms that certain rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution are retained by the people.
10. Tenth Amendment (1791): States that powers not specifically granted to the federal government nor denied to the states are reserved for the states or for the people.
The Bill of Rights helped build a consensus among the anti-federalists, convincing many to support the ratification of the Constitution, thereby contributing to the foundation of the United States as a nation with a strong commitment to individual rights and federalism.