https://padlet.com/sschilens/k3hkitko60wvgu1e U.S. History 1 Honors en-us 2021-10-11 22:53:36 UTC 2025-10-15 14:55:34 UTC hello@padlet.com mnolan242 https://padlet.com/sschilens/k3hkitko60wvgu1e/wish/1816975268 The seditious libel was a serious crime, for those insulting the government and important figures in writing. Its purpose was to keep people from disrespecting the government and laws and spreading information that may cause disagreement with the government, or a revolution. ]]> 2021-10-14 13:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sschilens/k3hkitko60wvgu1e/wish/1816975268 gpalma24 https://padlet.com/sschilens/k3hkitko60wvgu1e/wish/1816982399 English Law said that truth was not a defense in libel cases because the law considered truthful statements that libeled against the government to be even more dangerous than false statements. False statements are much easier to dismiss and true statements could expose government officials and hurt their reputations.]]> 2021-10-14 13:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sschilens/k3hkitko60wvgu1e/wish/1816982399 epikus24 https://padlet.com/sschilens/k3hkitko60wvgu1e/wish/1816985334 The English law did not protect freedom of the press. It failed to protect the printers, authors, and editors who wanted to express their opinion, whether it was factual or not did not matter under English law. Under the English law any works that were labeled as libel would be struck down through court, discontinuing the publication of the work(s).]]> 2021-10-14 13:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sschilens/k3hkitko60wvgu1e/wish/1816985334 bchan24 https://padlet.com/sschilens/k3hkitko60wvgu1e/wish/1816986855 Today, government officials should have the ability to sue for libel in cases when people attack their credibility. Especially if the attack contains falsehoods, having the ability to sue gives the officials a chance to defend themselves and their reputations. With our court system today, officials are given a chance to present a case, and are allowed to protect themselves with concrete evidence. ]]> 2021-10-14 13:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sschilens/k3hkitko60wvgu1e/wish/1816986855 myosco24 https://padlet.com/sschilens/k3hkitko60wvgu1e/wish/1816990611 Under English law in the 1700s, Freedom of Press used to be that any written material about those in power had to be checked and approved ahead of time. Citizens were able to write anything that didn't involve the government, or the piece could be prosecuted against. ]]> 2021-10-14 13:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sschilens/k3hkitko60wvgu1e/wish/1816990611 eweldon24 https://padlet.com/sschilens/k3hkitko60wvgu1e/wish/1816993421 The Zenger case decided that Zenger was not guilty of libel and that his words were true. This case set a precedent that juries are able to convict based on whether the words were true or not, taking away power from government appointed judges. It sparked debate about the meaning of freedom of press. The Zenger case was the basis for the modern day freedom of the press in the First Amendment.

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