Which event set a precedent for the rights of free speech and freedom of press in the colonies?
a. the publication of poor richard's almanacb. the salem witch trailsc. the zenger libel triald. the introduction of public librariese. the establishment of the frame of government

Read this quotation. i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with great britain. . our corn will fetch its price in any market in europe. —thomas paine, common sense, 1776 one argument for independence in this quotation is that britain's taxes are too high. britain is isolating the colonies. the colonies do not need britain. britain is taking american property.