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What is one key fact about Puritans that you might remember from your
research?
Puritans
were a religious group that
sought
to
purify
the
Church
of England.
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What is another key fact about Puritans?
They believed in strict
moral
codes and
discipline.
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Can you name a third key fact about Puritans?
Puritans valued education
and
established schools.
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What is a fourth key fact about
Puritans
?
They played a significant role in the early
settlement
of
New England.
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What is a fifth key fact about Puritans?
Puritans
had a strong belief in
predestination.
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How do you think Puritans would have reacted to the idea of witchcraft?
They would likely have viewed it as a serious
threat
to their religious
beliefs
and
community.
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What were some common beliefs about witchcraft during the time of the Puritans?
Witchcraft was seen as a
pact
with the
devil.
It was believed to cause
harm
to individuals and communities.
People thought witches could cast
spells
and
curses.
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When did the witch trials begin?
The witch trials began in the late 17th century, specifically in
1692
in Salem,
Massachusetts.
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What started the witch trials in Salem?
People were accused of
witchcraft
based on spectral evidence and personal
grievances.
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How many people were accused during the Salem witch trials?
Over
200
people were accused of
witchcraft
during the Salem witch trials.
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What were some of the punishments for those accused of witchcraft?
Some punishments included execution,
imprisonment
, and
public humiliation.
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What were some difficulties facing the
people
of Salem at the time of the witch trials?
They
faced
social tensions
,
economic hardship
, and fear of the unknown.
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Who were the first people to be accused of witchcraft in Salem?
The first people accused were three women:
Tituba
, Sarah Good, and
Sarah Osborne.
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What
do you think links the first accused individuals
together?
They were all
marginalized
members of the community, facing
social stigma.
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How did they test if someone was a
witch
?
They used tests such as the
swimming test
and examining for
witch marks.
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What happened in the aftermath of the Salem witch
trials?
The
trials ended with the
discrediting
of spectral evidence and the
eventual release
of many
accused
individuals.
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What does the term
‘witch-hunt’
mean today?
It refers to the
pursuit
of individuals based on unfounded accusations or
mass hysteria.
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How is the term ‘witch-hunt’ related to the Salem Witch Trials?
The term reflects the
unjust persecution
and
hysteria
that characterized the trials.
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What are three interesting facts about the Salem witch trials?
The trials led to the execution of
20
people, mostly
women.
The use of spectral
evidence
was a key factor in the accusations.
The trials have become a symbol of
mass hysteria
and
injustice
in society.
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