How did the Zenger trial affect America today?
1 Answer
Jun 28, 2016
It was an example that later became a reason for the 1st Amendment (freedom of speech, religion, press, etc.).
Explanation:
John Peter Zenger once published content which criticized the then king of Britain. He was captured for "seditious libel" and was put on trial.
It was an important leap forward in creating freedom for Americans, and arguably the most important amendment written yet.
