
Understanding the Salem Witch Trials
Authored by Erin Renee Cunningham
Social Studies
8th Grade
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main causes of the Salem Witch Trials?
Economic prosperity in Salem
Religious fanaticism and fear of the devil
Abundance of food and resources
Peaceful relations with Native Americans
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following individuals was a key figure in the Salem Witch Trials?
Benjamin Franklin
Cotton Mather
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the method used to determine if someone was a witch during the Salem Witch Trials.
Trial by combat
Use of spectral evidence
Written examination
Public debate
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze how the Salem Witch Trials impacted colonial society.
They led to the immediate abolition of slavery.
They increased trust in the judicial system.
They caused widespread fear and paranoia.
They resulted in economic growth.
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the legal context of the Salem Witch Trials?
Based on the English Bill of Rights
Rooted in Puritanical law and beliefs
Governed by the U.S. Constitution
Influenced by Roman law
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evaluate the religious context that contributed to the Salem Witch Trials.
The rise of atheism in Salem
The Puritan belief in predestination and the devil's influence
The acceptance of multiple religions
The separation of church and state
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the first person to be executed during the Salem Witch Trials?
Rebecca Nurse
Bridget Bishop
Sarah Good
Tituba
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
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