Question

after the colonists won their independence from great britain during the revolutionary war, what was created to protect their individual rights from their new powerful government?
a constitution
b bill of rights
c articles of confederation
d declaration of independence

Explanation:

The Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution to protect individual rights. The Declaration of Independence declared independence, the Articles of Confederation was an early form - of government, and the Constitution established the framework of the government. But it was the Bill of Rights (the first ten amendments to the Constitution) that specifically protected individual liberties.

Answer:

B. Bill of Rights