In many countries, people are arrested every day for speaking out against their government or its policies. in the united states, people are allowed to speak their opinions about what the government is doing. this right is protected by which of these first amendment clauses?
a.
the equal protection clause
b.
the right to assembly clause
c.
the freedom of speech clause
d.
the freedom of religion clause

C.

the freedom of speech clause

Explanation:

Straight from constituation "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."

gold discovery in california, and pioneer settlers were sometimes pulled west because they wanted to make a better living. others received letters from friends or family members who had moved west. these letters often told about a good life on the frontier. the biggest factor that pulled pioneers west was the opportunity to buy land.

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