ADVANCED ASSIGNMENT (HONORS CREDIT)
2.03 Colonial Unity—Jury Template
You get to pretend to be a juror in the Boston Massacre trial. You will review the evidence presented to the jury and write about your conclusion. Go to page 5 of 2.03 to read the exhibits. Then, write your letter to the people of Boston. It will be 5 paragraphs. Click HERE for a help video.
Submit the 5 paragraphs after completing the template.
Your Name:
First paragraph
Hook your reader into wanting to read your article. Explain the background leading up to the Boston Massacre. What was happening in Boston? How did the colonists react to the British soldiers? (A good lead includes the who, what, where and when of the story).
Second paragraph
Discuss the events of the Boston Massacre and the verdict of the jury. Are the soldiers guilty or not guilty of murder? (what happened and what was the verdict)
Third paragraph
Explain one reason why the jury has reached this verdict. Which piece of testimony led you to this decision? (explain why you came to this verdict, reference evidence from the exhibits on p. 5)
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Fourth paragraph
Explain a second reason why the jury has reached this verdict. Which piece of testimony led you to this decision? (explain why you came to this verdict, reference evidence from the exhibits on p. 5)
Fifth paragraph
Summarize and review what you wrote. (do not start this with “in summary”, just write an overview of the facts and the outcome).
