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burton19126

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on: Jul 4, 2018
The jury's decision in the case of John Peter Zenger, a newspaper printer, was significant because
 
  a. he was found guilty.
  b. it supported English law.
  c. it facilitated freedom of the press and a more robust public discussion of political affairs in the colonies.
  d. the ruling prohibited criticism of political officials.
  e. it allowed the press to print irresponsible criticisms of powerful people without fearing a successful lawsuit for libel.

Question 2

President James Buchanan's decision on Kansas's Lecompton Constitution
 
  a. hopelessly divided the Democratic party.
  b. admitted Kansas to the Union as a free state.
  c. admitted Kansas to the Union as a slave state.
  d. reaffirmed the Democratic party as a national party.
  e. turned the focus of controversy to Nebraska.


Ksanderson1296

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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a


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