John Peter Zenger and Freedom of the Press
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Should someone be prosecuted for criticizing or insulting a government official even if the offending words are the truth? Should a judge or a jury decide the case? These were the key
questions argued in the colonial New York trial of John Peter Zenger.
questions argued in the colonial New York trial of John Peter Zenger.
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Grade: 9 to 12
Topics: American Democracy, Civics, History-Social Science
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