History Channel Salem Witch Trial

What unusual behavior did Betty Parris and Abigail Williams exhibit?

• They refused to eat or drink

• They began drawing strange symbols

• They became catatonic and barked like dogs

• They started speaking in tongues

What was the consequence for those who confessed to witchcraft during the trials?

• They were imprisoned for life

• They were executed

• They were granted clemency

• They were exiled

What was the outcome for those who refused to confess to witchcraft?

• They were imprisoned for life

• They were exiled

• They were executed

• They were pardoned

What was a significant factor in the Salem witch trials?

• A drought that affected the crops

• A new law passed by the government

• A disease outbreak in the village

• A feud between the Putnam and Porter families

How did the Putnam family influence the witch trials?

• They funded the trials

• They accused many people of witchcraft

• They provided legal defense for the accused

• They opposed the trials