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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 of Independence.

C. It suggested that the colonies should be independent from Britain.

D. It was published as a pamphlet and built support for the Declaration.

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If I’m not incorrect, I believe the answer choice is D

Answer:

B. It was the document Jefferson referred to when writing the Declaration of Independence.

Step-by-step explanation:

Virginia's Declaration of Rights was drawn upon by Thomas Jefferson for the opening paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence. It was widely copied by the other colonies and became the basis of the Bill of Rights. Written by George Mason, it was adopted by the Virginia Constitutional Convention on June 12, 1776.

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