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.

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

One of the most significant reasons why English citizens risked their lives to move to the American colonies was to escape religious persecution in England. Individuals who did not follow the Anglican Church (aka the Church of England) were treated poorly in English society.

So, when the colonists declared independence and started to create a new government structure, they wanted to be sure to include the freedom of religion in order to remain a place where individuals can escape and enjoy their religion without government oversight.

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