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The life of the 6th
The 6th amendment is apart of the Bill of Rights which was created in 1789 as an addition to the constitution.
The "Bill of Rights" Is just a fancy name for the first 10 amendments of the constitution.
The 6th amendment states "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed; which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defence."
What this means is that if you are convicted of a crime, you are to be given a fast public trial with a jury of peers from that state/district.
The bill of rights was introduced to congress by John Madison in 1789.
Madison first wanted to introduce the bill on May 25th, but due to a lenthy debate on another subject he was postponed to June 8th.
When finally brought to congress and anounced to the delegates, it was denied. The federalist were againts the bill declareing that it was "unnessacary".
Anti-Ferderalist were determinted not to support the constitution without these amendments added. James Madison Refused to take no for an answer and presented the bill again to congress.
THE LIFE OF THE 6TH
Story of the 6th amendment.