Explore the topic of government and religion in the state of virginia during the 1700s. then write a half-page essay to summarize the thoughts of thomas jefferson, james madison, and patrick henry. how did these views on the subject eventually lead to new laws.

if on edmentum this is the sample answer. or at least what it should include.

Answers will vary but should include the following components:

an explanation of the debate over taxes supporting churches in Virginia a summary of the opinions of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison compared to those of Patrick Henry a description of a new Virginia law that stated that government should not be linked to any specific church an explanation of the idea that religious thought should be a matter of choice, not coercion.