Trial+Roles

We are hosting the trial of the World vs. Columbus, Cortes and Pizarro. The international trial will be conducted in the Supreme Court of World Dynamics. The roles and duties are listed below along with instructions to guide research and action.

In 2/3 of a page double spaced make an argument about who is truly responsible for the deaths of so many Native Americans - the rulers who sent them or the explorers who went. Use evidence from the trial to support your claim as well as at least 5 facts that you gathered in your preparation for the trial. Due Monday.

Complete these steps before the trial on Thursday

Witnesses


 * 1) Circle your side – prosecution or defense.
 * 2) Identify Columbus, Cortes and Pizarro (what did they do and which country did they work for?).
 * 3) Find out where your person was from.
 * 4) What role did your person play in exploration of the “New World?”
 * 5) Identify two reasons that your person’s testimony supports the defense/prosecution.
 * 6) Write one question that the prosecution or the defense should ask your person to help cement their case. Write that question on a notecard to give to the lawyer of that side to help them prepare for the trial.

Lawyers
 * 1) Circle your side – prosecution or defense.
 * 2) Identify Columbus, Cortes and Pizarro (what did they do and what country did they work for?).
 * 3) Gather the notecards from your witnesses.
 * 4) Use the notecards to:
 * 5) Write an opening statement declaring the guilt or innocence of the defendants.
 * 6) Prepare questions for your witnesses (about one to two per witness)
 * 7) Compose a closing statement that includes the information from the testimonies of your witnesses and proclaims the guilt or innocence of the defendants.


 * Trial Reflection **(To be completed Thursday following the trial- due Tuesday)

_ Specific evidence/testimony _ Credibility or lack of credibility of witnesses _ Arguments by the prosecutor(s) _ Arguments by the defense counsel(s) _ Other factors Name of the case: v. _ Statement of charge(s) _ Statements of facts _ Prosecution’s arguments _ Defense counsel’s arguments _ Disputed issues/facts _ Court’s decision // Source: Excerpted from // Courts & the Classroom //by Julie Van Camp (Concord, Massachusetts: Project LEAD,// // 1979), reviewed in 2002. //
 * 1. ** Do you agree with the verdict of the judge/jury? Why? If not, why not?
 * 2. ** In your opinion, what factors most influenced the court’s decision and why?
 * Factual Analysis **


 * Rubric for the Paper** Due Tuesday
 * Columbus, Cortes and Pizzaro || The piece includes information that describes the specific roles of Columbus, Cortes and Pizaro in the exploration of the “New World.” Additionally, information is provided regarding the impacts that their explorations had on the world. ||
 * Witness Information || At least six facts or ideas are presented regarding the role of the witness in the alleged crime and the relationship between the witness and the defendants. ||
 * Organization || The information is presented in a logical and organized manner. ||
 * Elaboration || All facts and ideas are supported with details and elaboration. ||
 * Conventions || The work is free of convention errors including punctuation, word usage, sentence structure and grammar. ||


 * Trial Roles**

WD 1

Defense Lawyers – Tamariah, Ashley B, Alyssa

Columbus - Dawna Cortés – John Pizarro – Justin

Possible witnesses:
 * Queen Isabella of Spain - Sweety
 * Amerigo Vespucci – Ernest
 * Catholic Church officials – Alex M, Chris B
 * Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal - Dominique
 * King John II of Portugal - Hannah
 * European traders and merchants – Chris J
 * Vasco da Gama – Alex H
 * Pedro Cabral – Tiffany G
 * Afonso de Albuquerque - Marissa


 * The Prosecuting Team**:

Lawyers – Gabby, Alex B, Sean

Possible witnesses:
 * Representatives of the native Taino people (who fought against Columbus and the other European settlers on the island of Hispaniola where the Taino were eventually wiped out by European guns and germs) - Altavia
 * King Montezuma II and other representatives of the Aztec people - Taylor
 * King Atahualpa and other representatives of the Inca people - Katie
 * Missionaries - Zach
 * Crew members on the various voyages - Lela
 * The scholar Michel de Montaigne (16th century essayist and social critic, author of "Of Cannibals") - Alexis

WD2

Defense Lawyers – Somer, Olivia

Columbus - Deon Cortés – Ciaran Pizarro – Shea

Possible witnesses:
 * Queen Isabella of Spain - Diamond
 * Amerigo Vespucci – Bobby
 * Catholic Church officials – Branden, Shenika
 * Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal - Amanda
 * King John II of Portugal - Mason
 * European traders and merchants – Jay Jay
 * Vasco da Gama – Bailey
 * Pedro Cabral – Chad
 * Afonso de Albuquerque - Imani


 * The Prosecuting Team**:

Lawyers – Ryan, Keonte Possible witnesses:
 * Representatives of the native Taino people (who fought against Columbus and the other European settlers on the island of Hispaniola where the Taino were eventually wiped out by European guns and germs) - Robert
 * King Montezuma II and other representatives of the Aztec people - Stephanie
 * King Atahualpa and other representatives of the Inca people - April
 * Missionaries - Tyler
 * Crew members on the various voyages - Tawdreca
 * The scholar Michel de Montaigne (16th century essayist and social critic, author of "Of Cannibals") - Ajaylia

Columbus, Cortes and Pizarro

http://www.harlingen.isd.tenet.edu/coakhist/explor.html

Coquistadors

http://www.pbs.org/conquistadors/

Trial Procedure

Prosecution will present their side with statements from their witnesses. The defense will then present their side with statements from their witnesses.