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Interpreting the Evidence

Extraordinary Session (Court Proceedings), Horse Racing, December 16, 1648

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  • Documents in this Activity:
  • Historical Eras:

    Colonial America (1630s - 1760)

  • Thinking Skill:

    Historical Analysis & Interpretation

  • Grade Level:

    Upper Elementary
    Middle School
    High School
    College University

  • Topics:

    Animals
    Colonial America
    Community
    Dutch

  • Primary Source Types:

    Written Document

  • Regions:

    New York State

  • Creator:

    NYS Archives Partnership Trust Education Team

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Document Description
Extraordinary session (court proceedings) December 17, 1648, Director Slichtenhorst, prosecutor and plaintiff, against Claes Teunisz and some horse racers (paerden jachters), for judgment according to the petition of the honorable director.
Essential Question
How did the leaders of the colony keep order?
Check for Understanding
Explain the process used to keep order in the colony.
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