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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.

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

They had experienced religious persecution under state churches in Europe and by the English government, so they wanted to protect freedom of conscience and prevent government interference in religion. The other options are incorrect.