4. RELIGIOUS STRIFE AND SOCIAL UPHEAVALS, 1680

Quiz for Solo Analysis Document 4.4 Andrew Hamilton’s Defense of John Peter Zenger, 1736

Quiz for Solo Analysis Document 4.4: Andrew Hamilton’s Defense of John Peter Zenger, 1736

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. What was the basis for Andrew Hamilton’s defense of John Peter Zenger on an accusation of libel?

Zenger was a Tory.

Zenger had no criminal record.

Zenger’s statements were true.

Zenger was not widely circulated.

2. What precedent did Hamilton attempt to establish as he argued in defense of Zenger?

Zenger was not of sound mind; therefore, he could not be held liable.

Colonial law did not have to be the same as English law.

Zenger was being framed but did not actually make the statements.

Zenger was being targeted because of his political views.

3. What does the success of Hamilton’s defense strategy reveal about the relationship between England and the colonies?

The colonies were already interested in independence.

The colonies wanted to mimic England in all aspects.

England was tightening control over the American colonies.

Americans increasingly saw themselves as different.

4. What can be implied about colonial government based on Zenger’s comments and public interest in his subsequent trial?

Colonists were unhappy with the government of New York.

The New York government was rebellious against Parliament.

New York colonists were supportive of Parliament’s views.

Colonists were hoping for independence from England.

5. What does the Zenger trial reveal about colonial attitudes toward government in general?

Colonists were opposed to the ideas of democracy.

Colonists did not support full freedom of the press.

Colonists did not believe America had to be run exactly like England.

Colonists wanted to please their English leaders by being obedient.

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