What was the purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765? A. to raise revenue from the American colonies
B. to determine if the colonists were smuggling
C. to give Parliament the right to levy a tax
D. to punish those who didn’t pay their taxes

A. to raise revenue from American colonies is the correct answer.

Explanation:

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.