Salem Witch Trials

Who were the accused in the Salem Witch Trials?

• primarily men

• primarily women

• children

• animals

What were the stories of some of the accused during the Salem Witch Trials?

• Some of the accused claimed to have made pacts with the devil, practiced witchcraft, or were possessed by evil spirits.

• Some of the accused blamed their strange behavior on a sickness or illness.

• Some of the accused believed they were cursed by their neighbors.

• Some of the accused claimed to be innocent and falsely accused.

How many people were accused during the Salem Witch Trials?

• 1000

• 200

• 20

• 500

What were the consequences for those who were accused and found guilty during the Salem Witch Trials?

• Imprisonment, public humiliation, and execution

• Public apology, restitution, and community service

• Exile, confiscation of property, and banishment

• Fines, community service, and probation

Who were some of the notable individuals accused during the Salem Witch Trials?

• Giles Corey

• Tituba, Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne

• Rebecca Nurse

• John Proctor

What evidence was used to accuse individuals during the Salem Witch Trials?

• Physical evidence of witchcraft

• Spectral evidence

• Testimony from reliable witnesses

• Confessions obtained through torture

What role did religion play in the Salem Witch Trials?

• Religion was the sole cause of the Salem Witch Trials.

• Religion had no influence on the Salem Witch Trials.

• Religion played a minor role in the Salem Witch Trials.

• Religion played a significant role in the Salem Witch Trials.

How did the Salem Witch Trials impact the community?

• The Salem Witch Trials had a significant impact on the community.

• The Salem Witch Trials positively impacted the community.

• The Salem Witch Trials only impacted a small portion of the community.

• The Salem Witch Trials had no impact on the community.

What were the long-term effects of the Salem Witch Trials?

• A decline in belief in witchcraft, a shift towards more evidence-based legal systems, and a lasting impact on the reputation of Salem.

• A decline in belief in witchcraft, a shift towards more evidence-based medical systems, and a lasting impact on the reputation of Salem.

• A decline in belief in witchcraft, a shift towards less evidence-based legal systems, and no lasting impact on the reputation of Salem.

• An increase in belief in witchcraft, a shift towards less evidence-based legal systems, and no lasting impact on the reputation of Salem.

How did the Salem Witch Trials come to an end?

• The accused witches were proven innocent and released.

• The Salem community realized the trials were unjust and stopped them.

• The Court of Oyer and Terminer ran out of funding and could no longer continue the trials.

• The Massachusetts colonial government disbanded the Court of Oyer and Terminer.