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Christians believe its basis is the Christian evangelism that characterized the American colonies in the period leading up to the American Revolution.  Of all the nations of the world, the one which provides the most support for free speech is the United States (see [[Marketplace of ideas]]).

Christians believe its basis is the Christian evangelism that characterized the American colonies in the period leading up to the American Revolution.  Of all the nations of the world, the one which provides the most support for free speech is the United States (see [[Marketplace of ideas]]).

Others point to the history of political & patriotic dissent as an American tradition, and the last wall against tyranny.

Others point to the history of political & [[patriotic dissent]] as an American tradition, and the last wall against tyranny.

The jury acquittal of [[John Peter Zenger]] (1735) in the colony of New York played an important early role in expanding freedom of press and free speech.

The jury acquittal of [[John Peter Zenger]] (1735) in the colony of New York played an important early role in expanding freedom of press and free speech.