What would have happened if.... In 1777, one year after signing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Stone had been captured by the British. Students will search for clues to his innocence or guilt and in a mock trial determine if Thomas Stone was a traitor to Great Britain or an American Patriot for signing the Declaration of Independence. Will your class find him guilty or innocent? The program will address Maryland Curriculum Standards for 5th grade in the following areas: History 1.5.A.3.c,d 1.5.A.4.a,b Political Science 4.5.A.1.c 4.5.A.2.b,d 4.5.A.3.a 4.5.A.4.a 4.5.A.5.b Peoples of the Nations and World 5.5.A.4.b,c
