2006-12-05 08:46:38 · 4 answers · asked by Kwanie j 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The 1st amendement. We took most of our ideas from Britan and Ancient Greece who both had free speech.
2006-12-05 08:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"a brief history of the right to free speech in AmericaThe history of freedom of speech and the press in the United States has often been tied to criticism of the government, and particularly associated with war and social upheaval, fear and anger."
" By 1776, with the colonies in rebellion against what they saw as tyrannical rule by Britain, the Virginia Declaration of Rights, enacted June 12, included the contention that "freedom of the press is one of the greatest bulwarks of liberty and can never be restrained but by despotic government." "
to read the full article go to the url below from CNN
2006-12-05 17:40:13 · answer #2 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PLEASE LEARN the First Amendments and your rights. Hint! It began with Europeans who could not print religious material or worship like they wanted so they came to ......
I am sure that is more than enough information to get you started.
2006-12-05 16:55:55 · answer #3 · answered by Seeking Faith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "Bill of Rights," and it's the first ammendment.
2006-12-05 17:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by smartycat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋