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The Salem Witchcraft Trials
Name: ______Class Period: ______
1. Where and when did the Salem witchcraft trials take place?
2. What were the accusations that people made?
3. What was the result of the outcome of the trials?
4. Describe each of the following theories of why people were accused of and tried for practicing witchcraft in Salem: a. Chemical poisoning from rotten food:
b. Fear of the devil inflamed by Indian wars:
c. Group psychology and the power of suggestion:
d. The governor not enforcing the laws:
5. Which of the theories do you believe is the true reason for the witchcraft trials? Why? (Answer on the back in 4-5 complete sentences)
The Salem Witchcraft Trials
Name: ______Class Period: ______
1. Where and when did the Salem witchcraft trials take place?
2. What were the accusations that people made?
3. What was the result of the outcome of the trials?
4. Describe each of the following theories of why people were accused of and tried for practicing witchcraft in Salem: a. Chemical poisoning from rotten food:
b. Fear of the devil inflamed by Indian wars:
c. Group psychology and the power of suggestion:
d. The governor not enforcing the laws: 5. Which of the theories do you believe is the true reason for the witchcraft trials? Why? (Answer on the back in 4-5 complete sentences)