During the congressional reconstruction era African Americans in Texas did all except A)Get elected to the state legislature B)participate in a state constitutional convention C)work as part of the state police force D)serve as governor

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.

the new jersey plan most resembles the articles of confederation.