Our classroom simulation of the trial of Louis XVI (Louis Capet, as the Revolutionaries call him) will of course condense weeks of history into a much shorter period.
In order to determine whether Louis is guilty or innocent, you must write a speech that embodies what your character would say to the National Assembly. Who are you? Why are you here? Do you think we have a right to try Louis Capet? Why or why not? If so, what charges are being brought against him? What evidence do we have to charge him? If is he found guilty, what should his punishment be? Why?
Of course not every member of the Assembly spoke on all of these issues, so just include the ones most relevant to your character. Remember, you only have 60 seconds to speak.
When you submit your speech, make sure you cite your sources with both footnotes and a Chicago style bibliography.
