Question

How did the Virginia Declaration of Rights influence the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

The main way in which the Virginia Declaration of Rights influenced the Declaration of Independence was that the former said it was the right (and duty) of the citizens to "overthrow" of dissolve corrupt and/or ineffective government.