The original Bill of Rights consisted of how many amendments that detailed a clear declaration of the rights of all people?

The original Bill of Rights consisted of 12 amendments proposed by Congress in 1789, but only 10 were ratified and became effective on December 15, 1791. These first 10 amendments detailed a clear declaration of the rights of individuals, including freedoms such as speech, assembly, and religion, as well as protections against governmental infringement. The two amendments that were not ratified at that time pertained to congressional representation and congressional pay increases, which later became the 27th Amendment. Thus, while 12 amendments were originally proposed, the Bill of Rights as we recognize it today officially contains 10 amendments.