Zenger Trial

In which year did John Peter Zenger's famous trial take place?

• 1735

• 1720

• 1740

• 1715

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Which country did John Peter Zenger emigrate from?

• France

• Germany

• England

• Spain

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What was the name of the newspaper started by John Peter Zenger in 1733?

• The New York Times

• The New York Gazette

• The New York Weekly Journal

• The New York Herald

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Why did John Peter Zenger's family move to America?

• To escape religious persecution

• To seek better opportunities

• To join relatives

• To start a business

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Who was John Peter Zenger's printing apprenticeship with?

• Benjamin Franklin

• William Bradford

• Thomas Paine

• Alexander Hamilton

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What was the main focus of the criticism in The New York Weekly Journal?

• Religious leaders

• Colonial government

• Local businesses

• Foreign policies

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How did Governor William Cosby react to the criticism from The New York Weekly Journal?

• He ignored it

• He was infuriated

• He supported it

• He resigned

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Analyze why John Peter Zenger's role as a printer was significant in the context of colonial America.

• It allowed him to become wealthy

• It gave him a platform to influence public opinion

• It was a common profession at the time

• It helped him avoid legal troubles

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the impact of Zenger's newspaper on the colonial government. What might have been the long-term effects of such criticism?

• Strengthened the government's power

• Encouraged more freedom of the press

• Led to stricter censorship laws

• Had no significant impact

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What strategic decisions did Zenger make in starting The New York Weekly Journal that contributed to its success?

• Focusing on entertainment news

• Criticizing the colonial government

• Offering free subscriptions

• Printing in multiple languages

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