Question

Why was freedom of religion added to the First Amendment?The colonists wanted prayer taken out of schools.The colonists suffered unfair treatment for their religious beliefs in the past.The colonists wanted Catholicism to be the country’s main religion.The colonists thought the government should have religious control.

Answer 1

Answer: The colonists suffered unfair treatment for their religious beliefs in the past.

Explanation: The first Ammendment added freedom of religion to the constitution in order to allow evryone participate and be free with the religion the choose and not victimize others foe their religious beliefs. Because colonies had suffered unfair treatment in the past where one religion is favoured more than the other.

Answer 2

Answer: B

The colonists suffered unfair treatment for their religious beliefs in the past.

Explanation: