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How did the Virginia statute for religious freedom influence the U.S. Constitution?
In order to understand this you have to know about the history. Religious groups (Baptist Christians) attempted to amend the Constitution of Virginia changing the words to "Our lord Jesus Christ." The measure was soundly defeated, with only 1 vote for the measure. This sentament was carried over into congressional debates on the constitution and was eventually enacted as part of the 1st amendment; thereby preventing the sponsorship of any one religion over another.
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What documents influenced ideas about Government in the United States?
The documents that influenced ideas about government include: - Magna Carta - The Constitution - English Bill of Rights - Mayflower Compact - Declaration of Independence - State Constitutions - Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
When was the Virginia statute of religious freedom written and by who?
1779 by Thomas Jefferson
What freedom did Virginia include in its constitution that had not been a right under British government?
that slaves could be freed
What laid the basis for the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and the separation of church and state?
the disestablishment of the Anglican church
How did the first great awakening influence the movement for independence in the colonies?
The push for religious freedom led colonists to also want political freedom.
