<p> The Salem Witchcraft Trials</p><p>Name: ______Class Period: ______</p><p>1. Where and when did the Salem witchcraft trials take place?</p><p>2. What were the accusations that people made?</p><p>3. What was the result of the outcome of the trials?</p><p>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:</p><p> b. Fear of the devil inflamed by Indian wars:</p><p> c. Group psychology and the power of suggestion:</p><p> d. The governor not enforcing the laws:</p><p>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) </p><p>The Salem Witchcraft Trials</p><p>Name: ______Class Period: ______</p><p>1. Where and when did the Salem witchcraft trials take place?</p><p>2. What were the accusations that people made?</p><p>3. What was the result of the outcome of the trials?</p><p>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:</p><p> b. Fear of the devil inflamed by Indian wars:</p><p> c. Group psychology and the power of suggestion:</p><p> 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)</p>