Was It Murder or Self-Defense?
Step into the courtroom with The Trial of Captain Preston, an immersive lesson that puts your students in charge of the verdict. Using real historical evidence from the night of the Boston Massacre, students analyze witness accounts, weigh conflicting testimonies, and decide whether British Captain Thomas Preston was guilty or innocent.
 
This engaging activity is part of Unit 3: Countdown to Revolution—a full 3 week unit packed with simulations, critical thinking tasks, classroom games, and historical analysis. 
 
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