Mass demonstrations of people in 2019

QUESTIONS
According to the article, what is considered to be free speech?
After watching the videos and reading the article, what is considered to be contributing to the mass demonstrations of people in 2019 and this year? And why does the author of the article write, “…there were more protests, and more protesters, in 2019 than at any other time in history (p. 3). Briefly explain.
Using the information from the videos and reading, briefly explain why there were/are mass protests in the countries listed in the table. below. Also, determine what were the results such as if effective or not. Also, briefly explain, according to the videos and reading, whether the long-term effects of the mass demonstrations has or will foster lasting positive change for each country.
Country Protests? Results? Change?
Chile
Ecuador
France
Hong Kong
Iran
Lebanon
Sudan
United States