Preparation and Roles for the Trial of King Louis XVI
Participants are preparing for the trial of King Louis XVI by researching charges, roles, and responsibilities. The trial process includes reading indictments, opening statements, questioning phases, and final statements. Each role, including Louis, Marie, Robespierre, Marat, and a woman from the 3rd Estate, has specific responsibilities and must prepare accordingly. The trial culminates in jury rulings and sentencing.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 WARM-UP VOTING ON ROLLS DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS AND CLARIFICATION OF EXPECTATIONS PREPARATIONS FOR TRIAL (IN LIBRARY) CLOSURE IF YOU TOOK A ROLE IN THE TRIAL, YOU MUST DRESS UP / LOOK NICE.
TODAY I WILL BE ABLE TO DETERMINE WHICH ROLE I WILL PLAY IN THE TRIAL OF KING LOUIS XVI. INVESTIGATE/RESEARCH THE CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST LOUIS. PREPARE FOR YOUR ROLE IN THE TRIAL.
TRIAL PROCESS 1.) Indictments read 1.) Indictments read 2.) Opening statements by Defense and the Prosecution 2.) Opening statements by Defense and the Prosecution 3.) Questioning phase of the trial 3.) Questioning phase of the trial a.) Louis defense counsel can call Marie to take the stand a.) Louis defense counsel can call Marie to take the stand Marie can be questioned and cross examined. can be questioned and cross examined. b.) Louis makes a statement at the end of his questioning. b.) Louis makes a statement at the end of his questioning. 4.) Marat makes a statement and can be questioned and cross 4.) Marat makes a statement and can be questioned and cross- - examined. examined. 5.) Lady from the 3 5.) Lady from the 3rd rdEstate makes a statement and can be questioned. Estate makes a statement and can be questioned. 6 6.) Robespierre makes his statement before the jury deliberates. He can .) Robespierre makes his statement before the jury deliberates. He can be questioned and cross be questioned and cross- -examined. examined. 7 7.) Jury rules on each indictment and explains their justification (Jury .) Jury rules on each indictment and explains their justification (Jury you should be taking notes during the questioning phase of the trial you should be taking notes during the questioning phase of the trial.) .) 8 8.) Sentence is pronounced by the judge .) Sentence is pronounced by the judge TRIAL PROCESS Marie
RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH ROLE A.) Louis respond to questions from the defense and prosecution and then make a concluding 2-3 paragraph statement protesting your innocence. (This statement should be typed.) B.) Marie defending your husband s innocence and love of country; Research basic background info in order to do so. Be prepared to answer questions from the prosecution. C & D.) Robespierre and Marat Robespierre s speech on the trial of Louis XVI (Dec. 3, 1792) and use it as a basis to prepare your speech to be given after the trial and before sentencing. Your speech should be fiery and at least 3 written paragraphs. Be prepared to answer questions from the defense and/or prosecution. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH ROLE Louis Research basic background info; Be able to Marie Prepare your 2-3 paragraph typed statement Robespierre and Marat Read through
RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH ROLE E.) Woman from the former 3 a speech to be given during the trial. Your speech should be fiery and at least 2 typed paragraphs. Be prepared to answer questions from the defense. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH ROLE Woman from the former 3rd rdEstate Estate - - Prepare
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LAWYERS F.) Defense counsel argument (at least 2 paragraphs each) to defend the king. Prepare 7-9 questions to be asked to the king that will allow him to protest his innocence and shine light on any positive contributions made by the king. Prepare 4-5 questions to attack Robespierre, Marat, and the 3rdEstate lady. Everything should be typed. (**In reality, Louis was not represented by legal counsel for most of the trial.) G.) Prosecution argument ( at least 2 paragraphs each) to persuade the jury to convict the king for crimes against the people of France. Prepare 7-9 questions to be asked to the king that will likely result in casting a negative light on the king. Prepare 4-5 questions to be asked of Marie A. You may also question Marat, Robespierre, and the lady if you choose to. (No more than 2-3 questions.) RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LAWYERS Defense counsel Prepare a short opening and closing Prosecution Prepare a short opening and closing
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION MEMBERS H.) National Convention members Determine if you are a Jacobin, Girondin, or an unaffiliated member of the jury. You will read through excerpts of the trial of Louis XVI. Based on your assigned role, you will type two paragraphs (7-8 sentences each). The first paragraph notes your initial feelings regarding a verdict, including a rationale for the verdict based on the indictment. The second paragraph relates to the penalty phase of the trial. You should describe the penalty you think should be imposed on Citizen Capet if if found guilty of the charges and why you think this should be the penalty. You will also write three questions you would ask to Louis and Marie. You should write one question you would ask to each of the following: Robespierre, Marat, and the lady from the 3rd Estate. Remember the role you are playing! Remember the role you are playing! RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION MEMBERS
Let the Preparation Begin. Let the Preparation Begin.
