What would a bill of rights accomplish?
it would let individuals govern themselves.
it would give the government more power.
it would limit government powers.
it would give all power to the states.

It would limit government powers. ( third choice)

2686-2181 bce-- "egyptian civilization developed along the nile river in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops."

1069-664 bce-- "ancient egyptians developed wide-reaching trade networks along the nile, in the red sea, and in the near east."