Richmond recovered quickly from the war, and by 1782 was once again a thriving city. In 1786, the <answer>Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom</answer> (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.
What notable document was authored by Thomas Jefferson in 1786?
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom