Which of the following was a reason the first amendment was drafted?

to prevent people from criticizing the government

Under the rule of Great Britain, colonists were forced to support the Church of England, and the framers of the first amendment wanted to ensure freedom of religion in the U. S.

to prevent the government from taxing the printing press

The King of Great Britain had attempted to disarm colonial militias, and the framers of the amendment wanted to prevent this from happening in the U. S.

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Marie Schmitt

21 March, 14:21

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Elisa · Answer 1

I think it is because the farmers of the amendment wanted to ensure freedom of religion in the u. s.