Background The Crucible

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Salem Witch Trials

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19 executed for witchcraft in Massachusetts Bay

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Puritans

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English Protestants (16th-17th century) seeking to purify the Church of England

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Reason for writing The Crucible

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Reflection of mass cultural and political hysteria

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Definition of McCarthyism

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Accusing someone of treason without evidence

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Not a direct cause of McCarthyism

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The Cold War

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HUAAC

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House of Un-American Activities Committee

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Origin of 'McCarthyism'

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A speech

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Salem Witch Trials

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1692

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Senator known for anti-communist witch-hunt

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Joseph McCarthy

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Number of people hung during Salem Witch Trials

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19