Why can't we call the 13 colonies, the 13 colonies?

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.

men and women were able to be citizens, but women did not have all of the rights of men including voting and holding office. slaves could be if they were freed.