1. Freedom of Speech and Power of the Press By: Robbie Flink

2. Zenger Case in colonial times John Peter Zenger, German immigrant Came to America as a printer 1735, became editor of New York Weekly Journal Sympathy for popular side of public issues

3. Zenger Case continued Brought to trial on charges of printing false information James Alexander was his attorney at one point Andrew Hamilton succeeded Alexander, and helped prove that Zenger did no wrong

4. Zenger Case continued He was found innocent It proved Freedom of Speech, he wrote things that were true, but against public opinions, but because of him it is now legal

5. Vietnam Arm Band 3 students suspended for protesting with arm bands They were passive in protest, legal First amendment was to be followed

6. Vietnam continued Illegal for schools to say they couldn’t wear the arm bands They won the case

7. Schenck vs United States Charles Schenck was the Secretary of the Socialist Party of America Mailed letters to people going to be drafted He basically told them to come up with an excuse so that they didn’t have to go.

8. Schenck continued He was convicted for breaking the Espionage Act. The first amendment does not prevent from breaking other acts

9. Works Cited "Reach and Teach - New York Times Article Re: Schenck (1919)." Reach and Teach - the Peace and Social Justice Learning Company. Web. 15 Aug. 2011.."Tinker v. Des Moines School District (1969)." Boston College. Web. 15 Aug. 2011.."The Zenger Case." United States History. Web. 15 Aug. 2011..