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inn [45]
4 years ago
6

Which event set a precedent for the rights of free speech and freedom of the press in the colonies?

History
2 answers:
Sophie [7]4 years ago
8 0
I believe this is the John Peter Zengher trial, I would search it up just to be sure though!
Sonbull [250]4 years ago
3 0

Answer:

the Zenger libel trial

Explanation:

The trial of John Peter Zenger set a precedent for free speech. Zenger was a printer in New York. Coming from Germany, Zenger printed the "New York Weekly Journal," where it exposed the negative conduct and corrupt acts of governor William S. Cosby. The authors of the information were anonymous and Zenger went to prison in 1733 and was accused of attacking the government. A lawyer from Philadelphia named Andrew Hamilton defended him and made and the jury declared him not guilty.

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