Process
To begin this webquest you must first decide on the roles you will assume for the trial. There are several important characters involved. Click the links below and read the following descriptions.
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Witnesses: No Biography |
Six Jury Members: No Biography |
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Background on the Red River Rebellion (to be read by each participant)
How did the Red River Rebellion Occur?
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Now that you have chosen your roles and investigated the applicable biographies you are ready to investigate the evidence against the accused. Follow the links below to investigate the court proceedings.
How did the Red River Rebellion Occur?
The Trial
Prosecution Witnesses
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Dr. John Willoughby |
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Defense Witnesses
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(Image Public Domain) Summmations |
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Finally you will present the verdict and sentence rendered by Judge Hugh Richardson. Through a class discussion, you will then consider if this is a fair verdict based on all of the evidence and present your findings.
Instructions to Jury & Verdict
Judge Hugh Richardson
Imposition of Sentence
Judge Hugh Richardson
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