During Peter Zenger’s trial, his lawyer, Andrew Hamilton, asked the prosecution to prove that Zenger had published false materia
l. After the prosecution failed to do so, the jury acquitted Zenger of the charges of libel. How did this case help increase the freedom of the colonists? The colonists could criticize the government as long as they were speaking the truth.
All colonists were now free to participate in the workings of the colonial legislature.
The colonists were now free to speak or print any material without the fear of libel charges.
The colonists were now free to challenge or reject the authority of any government official.
The correct answer is <span>The colonists could criticize the government as long as they were speaking the truth.
Zenger was accused of criticizing the government because it was perceived to be libel. When it was proven that it wasn't libel but rather that he was pointing out things that are true, it was established that speaking truth even against your government means that you can't be charged with libel since libel is based around defamatory lies.</span>
To build a strong nation the world needs to realize that evryone has a special role to play in life. Government should be doing what's best for people in the world and helping them when thay are unable to achieve things. Communities should have events to come together and make some changes. In life we could come together and achieve great things by teamwork and contribution to society.
In his 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech after the March on Washington, MLK expressed his desires to see a society in which his children would be judged on the content of their character rather than the color of their skin.
Both have three branches of government and a constitution. Neither use any for of direct democracy. Both have constitutions that are difficult to change
