What colony was founded as an expansion of puritan beliefs? a. connecticut b. virginia c. pennsylvania d. rhode island

A. Connecticut

Explanation:

The colony of Connecticut started out as a series of separate, small settlements in the early 1600s. The colony, however, did not begin to grow until a large number of settlers came in 1636. These were Puritans from Massachusetts Bay Colony who wanted Connecticut to be a place for the expansion of Puritan beliefs. The settlements were not united until a charter from Charles II was obtained in 1662.

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.