Richmond recovered quickly from the war, and by 1782 was once again a thriving city. In 1786, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (drafted by Thomas Jefferson) was passed at the temporary capitol in Richmond, providing the basis for the separation of church and state, a key element in the development of the freedom of religion in the United States. A permanent home for the new government, the Virginia State Capitol building, was designed by Thomas Jefferson with the assistance of Charles-Louis Clérisseau, and was completed in 1788. COUNT 10
QSN1 What is the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom? ANS1 the basis for the separation of church and state QSN2 Who drafted the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom? ANS2 Thomas Jefferson QSN3 Who designed the Richmond Capital Building? ANS3 Thomas Jefferson QSN4 Who is Charles-Louis Clerisseau? ANS4 Capitol building, was designed by QSN5 When was the Capital building completed? ANS5 1788 QSN6 Who aided Jefferson in designing the Virginia State Capitol? ANS6 Charles-Louis Clérisseau QSN7 In what year was the Virginia State Capitol finished? ANS7 1788 QSN8 What was the capital of Virginia circa 1786? ANS8 Richmond QSN9 What notable document was authored by Thomas Jefferson in 1786? ANS9 Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom QSN10 In what year could Richmond first be said to have recovered from the destruction of the American Revolution? ANS10 1782