The Salem Witch Trials: A Dark Chapter in Colonial America

The event that marked the beginning of the hysteria in Salem Village in 1692 was:

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Salem Witch Trials

• The Boston Tea Party

• The American Revolution

The local doctor, William Griggs, suggested that the girls might be under the influence of witchcraft because:

• He observed unusual symptoms that he couldn't explain.

• He was influenced by local superstitions.

• He wanted to gain fame and recognition.

• He had a personal vendetta against the girls.

What were some of the reasons people in Salem believed in witches?

• Fear of the unknown

• Religious beliefs

• Social tensions

• All of the above

Who were some of the first people accused of witchcraft in Salem Village?

• Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba

• Rebecca Nurse, Mary Easty, and Martha Corey

• Bridget Bishop, George Burroughs, and John Proctor

• Giles Corey, Ann Putnam, and Elizabeth Proctor

What type of evidence was allowed in court during the Salem Witch Trials?

• Physical evidence

• Spectral evidence

• Eyewitness testimony

• Written confessions

How many people were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials?

• 10

• 15

• 19

• 25

Fill in the blank: Giles Corey was pressed to death with heavy stones for refusing to _______.

• plead

• confess

• speak

• surrender

The Salem Witch Trials teach us about the dangers of what?

• Rational thinking

• Fear and panic

• Scientific inquiry

• Economic prosperity

Approximately how many people were arrested and put in jail during the Salem Witch Trials?

• 25

• 50

• 100

• 150

How did the Salem Witch Trials end?

• The governor's wife was accused of witchcraft

• A new law was passed that outlawed witch trials

• Public opinion turned against the trials

• All of the above