Witnesses for the Prosecution

The Witnesses for Prosecution

The witness will play a crucial role in proving the prosecution’s case.

• Students will pick one of the following roles as a witness:

  • King George III

  • Governor Thomas Gage of the Massachusetts Bay Colony

  • British Soldier

  • British Citizen

  • Hessian Mercenary

  • Royal Tax Collector

  • Member of British Parliament

• After the Prosecution chooses its key witnesses, students must research their witness’s particular views regarding the colonists’ actions.

• Students will use their textbooks, teacher approved websites, and library resources (LibGuide) to conduct their research.  Be sure to consult both primary and secondary sources.

• Witnesses must work with Prosecution team to link testimony with topics.

• Witnesses must be prepared!  The Defense can cross examine you to argue your statements.