14. The main argument in support of the Bill of Rights was that

A. they would help opponents of slavery gain the upper hand
B.without them the US would be a republic government
C.they would protect them the people from a tyrannical government
D.without them the country would fall into anarchy
C or D? Or maybe B..

C. but I would add a reason. Some states would not ratify the Constitution without a clear intent to provide rights they fought for in the revolution.

C. they would protect the people from a tyrannical government

The main argument in support of the Bill of Rights was option C: they would protect the people from a tyrannical government.

To arrive at this answer, let's assess the options provided:

A. The Bill of Rights primarily focused on individual rights and freedoms and did not specifically address the issue of slavery. While opponents of slavery did support the Bill of Rights, it was not the main argument in favor of it.

B. The United States is a republic government irrespective of the presence of the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights enhances and protects the rights and liberties of individuals within the system of a republican government, but it is not the reason for the existence of a republic.

C. This is the correct answer. One of the primary arguments behind the Bill of Rights was to protect individuals from a tyrannical government. The framers of the Constitution wanted to ensure that the federal government did not overstep its bounds and infringe upon the rights and freedoms of the people.

D. While the absence of the Bill of Rights could lead to chaos and potential challenges for governance, the main argument in its favor was centered on protecting against a tyrannical government, rather than simply preventing anarchy.

To summarize, option C is the answer: the main argument in support of the Bill of Rights was that it would protect the people from a tyrannical government.