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Zenger's case established the freedom of press in the United States. This was also pre-Constitution.
The Zenger case helped establish the American commitment to freedom of the press.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agobecause he just was or we wouldnt know him. so be fgrateful he gave you a good freedom. and that was freedom of the press. read something else for more infor. and next time, ask your textbook first before you ask me
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∙ 13y agohis trial marked the beginnings of the protection freedom of speech in the united states.
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What religion was john peter zenger?
Scientology
Who defended john peter zenger in the zenger trial?
Andrew Hamilton defended him against his trial.
Why john peter zenger was important in the revolutionary war?
he was awesome
Why was john peter zenger put on trial?
He was put on trial for Libel.
Whose trial established the principle of freedom of the press?
John Peter Zenger
What was John Peter famous for?
John Peter Zenger was famous for being involved in a libel suit that established Freedom of the Press. He was a newspaper printer and a journalist.
How did John Peter Zenger die?
John peter zenger died by eating a poisonous rabbit
Was John Peter Zenger a loyalist or a patriot?
John Peter Zenger was a Patriot, he was also a journalist.
When did the trial of John Peter Zenger end?
the earliest time john peter zenger was free was august 5, 1735
What did john peter zenger do to get in trial?
John Peter Zenger wrote something bad about the government in a newspaper. When he lived, you were not allowed to do that.
Whose trial helped establish freedom of the press?
john peter zenger... i just looked it up in my history book so 99.9% sure that's the right answer... :)
Were was John Peter Zenger from?
Germany
Where was the case of John Peter Zenger?
massachusetts
Where was john peter zenger born?
1697
What religion was john peter zenger?
Scientology
What did john peter zenger do to get thrown in jail?
John Peter Zenger got thrown in jailbecause he printed something false about the governor. (William Cosby)
What was john peter zenger famous for?
John Peter Zenger was the publisher of New York Weekly Journal. He didn't like colonial governor William Cosby and he used his newspaper to voice his opinions about the governor. He was arrested and charged with seditious libel. There was a trial, Zenger won and the result was Freedom of Press in America. And that is why he is important. For more information, try the link below.
