Salem Witch Trials Worksheet

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1	What Caused the Salem Witch Crisis of 1692?
2		What is it? (Describe the piece of evidence)	According to these documents, why did the people of Salem believe the girls’ accusations?
3	Exhibit A - Mather on Witchcraft
4	Exhibit B - Abigail Hobbs' Testimony
5		What is it? (Describe the piece of evidence)	According to these documents, what was happening economically in Salem in 1692?
6	Exhibit C - Family Farm Sizes
7	Exhibit D - Map of Salem Village
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9	Using information from all four pieces of evidence, respond to the following prompt below: what caused the Salem Witch Trials?
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20	Read the quote and following information on the Conclusion tab, then respond to the following prompt below: While we do not believe in witchcraft as the people of Salem did, we can still be guilty of making outrageous accusations against individuals and groups of people. Who are some groups of people who might be victims of accusations today? Why is it important that we do not "forget our history"?
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