1. Read the information on Rex v. Zenger (1735). Be sure to select "Read More" to learn more. What year did this ruling occur, a
nd in which colony? According to Rex v. Zenger, people cannot be arrested for publishing facts about government officials. In your own words, explain how this ruling is related to the First Amendment. (5 points)
It occurred august 4th, 1735 in the colony of New York. This case is about the government who tried to silence a man because they didn’t like what he was saying. At the time the government was the king and there was no First Amendment. The jury found him not guilty because they saw this for what it was. This is a good example of the colonists believing the government should have limited power, and led directly to the First Amendment 40 years later
