Why did George Mason and Elbridge Gerry refuse to sign the final Constitution in September 1787?
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Correct answer: It lacked a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties
Despite being active participants in the convention, they feared that the new central government was too powerful and could infringe on personal freedoms. Their dissent helped spark the demand for a Bill of Rights during the ratification process.
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