The leaders that framed the U.S. Constitution refused to establish a national religion in the United States. Which of the following is the best description of the reason for the leaders' refusal?
◦ The leaders were afraid that a national religion might lead to a national system of schools and churches.
◦ The leaders adopted the principle of separation of church and state that had been established in England during the 1600s.
◦ The leaders recognized that a great deal of religious diversity existed in the colonies, making the establishment of a national religion very difficult.
◦ The leaders wanted to eliminate the influence of religion in America, and they believed that the refusal to establish a national religion would help them reach that goal.
