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In the long run the case help "establish a fundamental principle that a democracy depends on well-informed citizens "
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∙ 14y agoThe Zenger Trial is important for several reasons. It established a political and historical precedent that printers were not to be accused of libel by governmental officials, especially governors of the colonies, simply for political disagreements. The trial was also an example of how arbitrary government might ignore the liberties and rights of the citizens if left unchecked. The case also was used as an example of the need for an independent judicial branch which served for good behavior, not at the pleasure of the governor or executive, during the writing of the Constitution. The Bill of Rights and the protection of the freedom of the press can also be traced to the trial. It also was used in arguing for the need of a grand jury so that the government would be prevented from simply using the courts to trying enemies of the administration in power. The Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments to the Constitution are also examples of the importance of the Zenger Trial. For more information, see related links below.
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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... :)
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.
How did John Peter Zenger die?
John peter zenger died by eating a poisonous rabbit
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.
Which protection in the Bill of Rights is most directly related to the 1735 trial of John Peter Zenger?
freedom of 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... :)
Who defended john peter zenger in the zenger trial?
Andrew Hamilton defended him against his trial.
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.
What did the trial of john peter zenger strengthen?
The trial of John Peter Zenger strengthened the Bill of Rights for Freedom of the Press. Thus increasing the role of the reporter.
Why was john peter zenger put on trial?
He was put on trial for Libel.
Where was the john peter zenger trial?
The Supreme Court
Why was John Peter Zenger put up for trial?
for libel
When did John Peter Zenger's trial begin?
The trial began on 4 August 1735.
Who did hamilton defend at freedom of press trial?
John Peter Zenger
What are some important events that occurred in colonial New York?
The trial of John Peter Zenger was an important event in colonial New York.
His trial in 1735 dealt with the issue of freedom of the press?
John Peter Zenger
