english

    Cards (19)

    • 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.
    • What is another key fact about Puritans?
      They believed in strict moral codes and discipline.
    • Can you name a third key fact about Puritans?
      Puritans valued education and established schools.
    • What is a fourth key fact about Puritans?

      They played a significant role in the early settlement of New England.
    • What is a fifth key fact about Puritans?
      Puritans had a strong belief in predestination.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • When did the witch trials begin?
      The witch trials began in the late 17th century, specifically in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts.
    • What started the witch trials in Salem?
      People were accused of witchcraft based on spectral evidence and personal grievances.
    • How many people were accused during the Salem witch trials?
      Over 200 people were accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials.
    • What were some of the punishments for those accused of witchcraft?
      Some punishments included execution, imprisonment, and public humiliation.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • What do you think links the first accused individuals together?
      They were all marginalized members of the community, facing social stigma.
    • How did they test if someone was a witch?

      They used tests such as the swimming test and examining for witch marks.
    • 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.
    • What does the term ‘witch-hunt’ mean today?

      It refers to the pursuit of individuals based on unfounded accusations or mass hysteria.
    • How is the term ‘witch-hunt’ related to the Salem Witch Trials?
      The term reflects the unjust persecution and hysteria that characterized the trials.
    • What are three interesting facts about the Salem witch trials?
      1. The trials led to the execution of 20 people, mostly women.
      2. The use of spectral evidence was a key factor in the accusations.
      3. The trials have become a symbol of mass hysteria and injustice in society.
    See similar decks