Which of Virginia's founding documents established the rights of the colonists as Englishmen?


○ Virginia Declaration of Rights

Constitution of Virginia

○ Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Charter of the Virginia Company of London

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The document that established the rights of the colonists as Englishmen is the Charter of the Virginia Company of London. This charter guaranteed the settlers certain rights that were typically afforded to Englishmen, including the protection of the English crown and adherence to English law.