Question

your rights: freedom of religion quiz complete 1 2 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 countrys main religion. the colonists thought the government should have religious control.

Explanation:

The colonists had faced persecution and unfair treatment in Europe due to their religious beliefs. They wanted to ensure religious freedom in the new - formed United States to prevent similar oppression.

Answer:

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