The Articles of Confederation allow the national government,
specifically Congress, to do which
of the following?
A. increase taxes on citizens
B. create laws for each state
C. defend the nation during wartime

they died because of a disease during the first spanish 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.