Discuss the legacy of the colonial past in central america and how it continues to shape central america today.

2018 means 2018 ce or common era

there have been other eras too including bce, which included way more years.

freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.