Religious Freedom and Legislative Efforts in Virginia

What was the main purpose of Patrick Henry's bill introduced in 1784?

• To promote agricultural development

• To abolish religious freedom

• To support Christian teachers through a property tax

• To establish a new educational system

Who was primarily responsible for drafting the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Mason

What did Thomas Jefferson's statute for religious freedom propose?

• Freedom to support any religious worship

• Mandatory church attendance

• Compulsory religious education

• Tax benefits for religious institutions

What document did James Madison write to oppose Henry's bill?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments

• The Bill of Rights

What was the outcome of Madison's efforts against the assessment bill?

• The bill was passed with amendments

• The bill was defeated and Jefferson's statute was passed

• The bill was passed without changes

• The bill was postponed indefinitely