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1.  Two important trials or series of trials occurred in the colonies between 1690 and 1750.  What where they, and why were they significant?

1.  Two important trials or series of trials occurred in the [[Thirteen Colonies|colonies]] between 1690 and 1750.  What where they, and why were they significant?

:Two important trials were the Salem Witch trials and the Zenger Trial. In Massachusetts, these witch trials, took place when a supposed civilian was accused or confessed to be practicing witch like activities. The conclusion was the banning of spectral evidence. And punishing someone for a crime has to have evidence that goes “beyond reasonable doubt”. John Peter Zenger was charged with, seditious libel, after embarrassing the governor. Andrew Hamilton led a compelling argument and the jury decided to nullify the law. This established the power of jury nullification and eventually Americas freedom of the press. Also it reinforced our right to a jury trial. (Kyle)

:Two important trials were the Salem Witch trials and the Zenger Trial. In Massachusetts, these witch trials, took place when a supposed civilian was accused or confessed to be practicing witch like activities. The conclusion was the banning of spectral evidence. And punishing someone for a crime has to have evidence that goes “beyond reasonable doubt”. John Peter Zenger was charged with, seditious libel, after embarrassing the governor. Andrew Hamilton led a compelling argument and the jury decided to nullify the law. This established the power of jury nullification and eventually Americas freedom of the press. Also it reinforced our right to a jury trial. (Kyle)