Hip Hughes History
The Zenger Trial Explained
An overview of the relationship and history between the 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson and his 14 year old slave, Sally Hemings.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Freedom of Speech Pt. 7: Sedition Act
Freedom of the press has been opposed by some, as reflected in the Sedition Act of 1798, while others like Thomas Jefferson stressed how critical it is in a free society.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Freedom of Speech Pt. 8: John Peter Zenger and Seditious Libel
Covers the case of John Peter Zenger who printed an article in colonial America for which he was accused of seditious libel.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Freedom of Speech Pt. 11: Supreme Court Limits Free Expression
Explains the ways the Supreme Court has set limits to freedom of the press and speech.