The trial in Manhattan of John Peter Zenger in 1735 helped to establish the freedom of the press in North America. In 1754, Columbia University was founded under charter by King George II as King's College in Lower Manhattan. The Stamp Act Congress met in New York in October 1765 as the Sons of Liberty organized in the city, skirmishing over the next ten years with British troops stationed there. COUNT 8
QSN1 In what year was John Peter Zenger tried? ANS1 1735 QSN2 On what island did Zenger's trial occur? ANS2 Manhattan QSN3 In what year was Columbia University chartered? ANS3 1754 QSN4 Under what king did the founding of Columbia University occur? ANS4 George II QSN5 What was the original name of Columbia University? ANS5 King's College QSN6 Which trial in Manhatten helped establish the right of freedom of the press? ANS6 John Peter Zenger QSN7 Columbia University of New York was founded in what year? ANS7 1754 QSN8 The Stamp Act Congress had a meeting in 1765 in which US city? ANS8 New York