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

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Sonia Conley

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25 June, 05:31

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

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Dominick Lamb · Answer 1

The answer is C, it suggested that colonies should be independent from Britain

The main right proposed in the Virginia declaration was the right to reform or abolish inadequate government.