Question

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.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

it was the first document that was openly critical of the king

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

It was the document Jefferson referred to when writing the Declaration of Independence. It suggested that the colonies should be independent from Britain. It was published as a pamphlet and built support for the Declaration.