The Salem Witch Trials
Learning Objective
I can describe the key events of the Salem Witch Trials.
Key Concepts
The Salem Witch Trials took place between February 1692 and May 1693 in the village of Salem, Massachusetts.
During the Salem Witch Trials, people who confessed to witchcraft and implicated others were freed, while those who insisted on their innocence were often executed.
The trials ended when the governor of Massachusetts suspended them after his own wife was accused, leading to the release of prisoners and cessation of arrests.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What was the main choice people accused of witchcraft in Salem had to make?
2. Name two factors that contributed to the tense atmosphere in Salem before the witch trials began.
3. Who were the first three women accused of witchcraft in Salem?
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
What really happened during the Salem Witch Trials - Brian A. Pavlac
TED-Ed