Question

Prior to the trial of Peter Zenger in 1735,

A.it was legal to print any information about the colonial governor.

B.it was illegal to print harmful information about the colonial governor.

C.the King of England separated colonial governments’ powers.

D.the British government stopped the policy of salutary neglect.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option B (It was illegal to print harmful information about the colonial governor). Zenger's trial in 1735 is most associated with 1st amendment's idea of freedom of press and speech. He was put on trial for criticizing NY governor William Cosby.

Answer 2

the answer is b my dude