Read this passage from the Articles of Confederation: Freedom of speech and debate in Congress shall not be
impeached or questioned in any Court, or place out of
Congress, and the members of congress shall be
protected in their persons from arrests and
imprisonments, during the time of their going to and from,
and attendance on congress, except for treason, felony, or
breach of the peace.
Which British document established the right of free speech that was
reinforced by this excerpt?
O A. The Mayflower Compact
O B. The English Bill of Rights
O C. The Magna Carta
O D. The Petition of Right