The bill of rights is a combination of enlightenment ideas, the experiences of american colonists, and the national debate over the ratification of the constitution. choose 1 of the amendments listed below and explain how they are a combination of enlightenment ideas, the experiences of american colonists and the national debate over the ratification of the constitution. a. 1st amendment – “protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press, as well as the right to assemble and petition the government.” b. 6th amendment – “protects the right to a fair and speedy public trial by jury, including the rights to be notified of the accusations, to confront the accuser, to obtain witnesses and to retain counsel.”