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The Zenger trial brought up the issue of Freedom of speech. John Peter Zenger was a German immigrant who printed " The New York Weekly Journal.". Writers submitted articles to the journal that criticized a corrupt royal governor. Although Zenger never wrote an article, he still got thrown in jail. Since the writers were anonymous, Zenger couldn't name them. He was charged with libel for publishing information opposing the government. While on trial, his wife kept the presses running and information about the unfairness of Zenger being tried with a "stacked" jury came to the attention to the public. As a result, a true jury of his peers was seated and Alexander Hamilton, the most famous lawyer in America, stepped up to defend Zenger. True freedom of speech did not happen until the passage of the First Amendment, but this was the start.
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How did the trail of John Peter Zenger become important to the colonits?
Zenger's trail established an important right, freedom of the press.
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... :)
Which event in the colonial history is most closely associated with freedoms of the press?
Boston Tea PartySalem witch trialsformation of the Sons of LibertyHon Peter Zenger case
When was Christoph Zenger born?
Christoph Zenger was born in 1940.
When was Erich Zenger born?
Erich Zenger was born in 1939.
What did the zenger case established?
The Zenger case established freedom of press.
When did zenger die?
Karl Zenger died on 1912-02-19.
Why was the Zenger trial important to the foundation of America?
One of the very first tests of the right/power of a free press in American. Zenger wrote stories critical of a Royal Governor ( William Crosby ) Zenger was jailed but would not name sources. He was charged with libel-- at that time it meant publishing disagreement with the government. Zenger's wife kept publishing ( an news worthy fact in itself ) and was able to have a Crosby packed jury replaced with Zenger's peers. Alexander Hamilton ( already famous ) also stepped forward to be Zenger's lawyer. Zenger was found innocent, and the trial helped pave the way to the 1st amendment. kapm
When was Karl Zenger born?
Karl Zenger was born on 1873-06-03.
When did Karl Zenger die?
Karl Zenger died on 1912-02-19.
The famouse zenger trial was important because it established the principle of?
Yeah that's right. I thimk who knows they could be lying???
How did John Peter Zenger die?
John peter zenger died by eating a poisonous rabbit
