1. Instead of providing the play for the mock trial, have students read, research, and develop their own questions and arguments for the trial. Students will develop critical skills, strategic thinking and critical analysis of problems, questioning and listening skills, oral presentation skills, and how to prepare and organize material. Directions on how to prepare for a mock trial can be found at Guide to Conducting Mock Trials http://www.19thcircuitcourt.state.il.us/bkshelf/resource/mt_conduct.html Estimated class time 5-50 minute periods. 2. Students could also use the same concept and prepare a debate. Directions for how to prepare and conduct a debate can be found at Access Middle School!: Free Debate resources-curriculum exposed! http://www.middleschool.net/activities/debate.htm

The Bradford House 175 South Main Street Washington, PA 15301 724-222-3604
David Bradford, an active leading political leader of the Whiskey Rebellion, owned the Bradford House. Bradford was a brilliant young lawyer who in 1783 was appointed deputy attorney general of Washington County. The Bradford House was erected in Westmoreland County (Washington County) in March 1781.

Friendship Hill-Home of Albert Gallatin Friendship Hill National Historic Site 223 New Geneva Road Point Marion, Pennsylvania 15474 724-725-9190
The brick house is the oldest section of the house at Friendship Hill, which was built by Albert Gallatin in early 1789. Here, Albert and his partners built their financial future with the creation of the industrial town of New Geneva. Albert Gallatin was an active political leader who attempted to bring a peaceful end to the Whiskey Rebellion. Administered by the National Park Service, this site offers educational programs (classroom aides and pre- and post-visit packages). Field trip programs of particular interest to this lesson might include: Whiskey Rebellion, Secretary of Treasury, and Westward Expansion.

The Oliver Miller Homestead South Park Allegheny County 412-835-1554
Oliver Miller emigrated with his family from County Antrim in Northern Ireland to make a new life in America. Oliver and his family were among the first to purchase land in Western Pennsylvania in 1772. The sons of Oliver Miller-William, John, and James became directly involved in the Whiskey Rebellion when General John Neville guided United States Marshall David Lenox to the home of William near the Homestead. They attempted to collect a writ from William, but failed. He ordered the men off of his property. The first shots of the Whiskey Rebellion took place here as angry nearby farmers fired several shots on departing officers. They later marched onto the home of General Neville.

Woodville Plantation: The Neville House Allegheny County May through September Thursdays and Sundays, 1-4 PM $5.00 per person; $10.00/ family under 18
The Woodville Plantation is the only surviving 18th-century mansion house and garden in Allegheny County. General John Neville built the plantation in 1785. Neville was a defender of the Constitution in the Whiskey Rebellion.