Answer:
While Austria allowed some freedom of religion in the 1700s, both Austria & Prussia attacked and took land away from Poland.
Step-by-step explanation:
1. With the creation of the Patents of Tolerance of 1781/82 Austria began the process of assuring their people the freedom of religion.
2. Poland's territory was partitioned between Prussia, the Russian Empire, and Austria, confrontation to control bigger parts of the country was common.