The Boston Massacre - whose fault was it? Was it really a Massacre?
1) Imagine you are either the prosecution or the defense for the trial of the soldiers of the 29th regiment who were stationed that night.
Using evidence from the event and of the time, create your closing argument to get the verdict you want to hear from the jury.
2) Once you have created your closing statement - watch the video from the HBO series "John Adams" in the link below.
http://youtu.be/Iyrv5emDC1Y
Compare your statement to those given by the lawyers in the film. What was similar? Different? What did you like or find surprising about their statements.
3) Remove yourself from your "role" - do you agree with the sentences that were laid down upon the soldiers of the 29th?
BONUS to be submitted: Did it matter who the defending lawyer was
1) Imagine you are either the prosecution or the defense for the trial of the soldiers of the 29th regiment who were stationed that night.
Using evidence from the event and of the time, create your closing argument to get the verdict you want to hear from the jury.
2) Once you have created your closing statement - watch the video from the HBO series "John Adams" in the link below.
http://youtu.be/Iyrv5emDC1Y
Compare your statement to those given by the lawyers in the film. What was similar? Different? What did you like or find surprising about their statements.
3) Remove yourself from your "role" - do you agree with the sentences that were laid down upon the soldiers of the 29th?
BONUS to be submitted: Did it matter who the defending lawyer was