How did the virginia declaration of rights influence the declaration of independence ?
a. it was the first document that was openly critical of the king
b. it was the document jefferson referred to when writing the declaration
c. it suggested that the colonies should be independent from britain
d. it was published as a pamphlet and built support for the declaration

B

Explanation:

The correct answer is B) It was the document Jefferson referred to when writing the Declaration

The Virginia Declaration of Rights influenced the Declaration of Independence in that it was the document Jefferson referred to when writing the Declaration.

George Mason drafted the Virginia Declaration of Rights in 1776 that influenced the Declaration of Independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson and other four prominent Americans: Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, and John Adams. The Declaration of Independence was promulgated on July 4, 1776.

c) they were beaten and fired from their jobs.

b) he seized power from the directory and appointed himself emperor

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