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The trial of John Peter Zenger strengthened the Bill of Rights for Freedom of the Press. Thus increasing the role of the reporter.
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Why were the Virgina House of Burgesses the Mayflower Compact and the John Peter Zenger trail significant?
John Peter Zenger Trial was significant because he was the firstg person tried with freedom of speech.
Was John Peter Zenger a loyalist or a patriot?
John Peter Zenger was a Patriot, he was also a journalist.
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 is a revolutionary war term beginning with the letter Z?
John Peter Zenger
Who invented freedom of speech?
I am 95% sure it was John Peter Zenger who invented "freedom of speech"!
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.
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
His trial in 1735 dealt with the issue of freedom of the press?
John Peter Zenger
Whose trial established the principle of freedom of the press?
John Peter Zenger
Which trial established the rights of freedom of the press in the colonies?
John Peter Zenger
