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? A.
The colonists could criticize the government as long as they were speaking the truth.
B.
All colonists were now free to participate in the workings of the colonial legislature.
C.
The colonists were now free to speak or print any material without the fear of libel charges.
D.
The colonists were now free to challenge or reject the authority of any government official.
Many of the American Indians who fought in the French and Indian War wre eventually pushed off their land (and of course many were killed as well), since the British won the war.
Temporary This can be best known as a temporary, interim or emergency government. A temporary government is put in place when there is a large void due to the collapse of a large government.
