What is this artifact? What does this artifact reveal about daily life for this person?

I think you forgot to put the image of the artifact. If it's a soccer ball, then it reveals that the person might've liked sports, and their favorite was soccer.

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.