Question

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.

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first Amendment of US constitution protect the rights to practice any religion, freedom of expression and press. The United States federal and local constituencies are bounded to respect all religions and allow free practice of all religious obligations. the US assembly cannot establish a state religion and has to give freedom to all citizens whether in majority or minority to express their freedom of speech.