Hunting for Witches Web Hunt
The Salem Witch Trials of 1692
<http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/education/>
1. What was Dr. Griggs diagnosis of Rev. Parris’s daughter and niece’s sudden illness?
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2. What was the punishment for practicing witchcraft in 17th century Massachusetts?
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3. What was the name of the special court created in June 1692 to hear the cases of Witchcraft?
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4. What evidence was not allowed in the Superior Court of Judicature?
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5. Who was the first woman hung for being an accused witch?• ______
FAQs About The Salem Witch Trials
<http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/education/faq.shtml>
1. Name two theories to explain the fits of the afflicted girls? ______
2. Define the difference between “afflicted” and “accused”.
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3. Where was Tituba from before she came to Salem? • ______
4. What was created in 1992 in Salem? • ______
5. Name the person who was pressed to death? • ______
Salem Witch Trials Overview
http://www.iath.virginia.edu/salem/further.html
1. Before Rev. Samuel Parris arrived in Salem how many ministers left
Salem Village? • ______
2. Why was Rev. Parris unhappy about his job? • ______
3. What was an ingredient in the “witches cake” and what was it supposed to do? ______
4. What did the first three women accused of tormenting the girls have in common?
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5. What was different with the next two women accused?
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6. What was the name of the minister who cautioned against using spectral evidence?
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7. What was done in 1711 for restitution to the families of the accused witches?
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An Account of the Events in Salem
<http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/SAL_ACCT.HTM>
1. What was the economic difference between Salem Town and Salem Village?
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2. Was Cotton Mather’s book, “Memorable Providences” published before or after the events in Salem?• ______
3. Were the afflicted girls (and women) acquainted with each other?• ______
4. What three sisters were accused of being witches?• ______