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

B

Explanation:

The correct answer is B) It was the document Jefferson referred to when writing the Declaration

The Virginia Declaration of Rights influenced the Declaration of Independence in that it was the document Jefferson referred to when writing the Declaration.

George Mason drafted the Virginia Declaration of Rights in 1776 that influenced the Declaration of Independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson and other four prominent Americans: Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, and John Adams. The Declaration of Independence was promulgated on July 4, 1776.

option b, all states follow similar rules and legal process is the right answer.

the 14th amendment in the constitution of america was enacted in july 1868, which include the citizenship, due process, and the equal protection under the law. this amendment was a response to the issues related to former slaves following the american civil war.

the citizenship clause granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the u.s,.   due process of clause asserted that states may not deny any person "life, liberty or property, without due process of law and the equal protection clause declared that a state may not deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. the above mentioned excerpt from the constitution of the united states, ensures the citizenship,due process, and equal protection under the law.