The+Declaration+of+Independence

The year is 1777, and one member of your group has been arrested for joining the revolutionary struggle against Great Britain. This person will be sent to London to be tried on charges of treason. Hanging is the punishment for those found guilty of treason. Your group must prepare a defense using only one source – the Declaration of Independence. One person from each group will speak to the class, acting as either the defendant or the defendant’s barrister. You are to use your group's space on the wiki to prepare and present your defense.You will present your case on Monday.

Here are some helpful links to get you started. Annotated Declaration of Independence http://www.founding.com/the_declaration_of_i/ The Declaration of Independence at the National Archives http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration.html

Group 1 - Paul, Liz, Jen, Cole Group 2 - Alec, Emily, Kayla, Jody Group 3 - Leila, Jocelyn, Joe Group 4 - Cory, Sadie, Sarah