Salem Flashcards
What year did the Salem witch trials begin?
1692
True or False: Salem is located in Massachusetts.
True
Fill in the blank: The Salem witch trials primarily targeted __________.
women
Who was the governor of Massachusetts during the Salem witch trials?
William Phips
What was the name of the court that tried the accused witches?
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Which event sparked the initial accusations of witchcraft in Salem?
The strange behavior of several young girls
Multiple Choice: How many people were executed as a result of the Salem witch trials? A) 10 B) 20 C) 50 D) 100
B) 20
True or False: The Salem witch trials ended in 1693.
True
What was the primary method of execution for those convicted of witchcraft in Salem?
Hanging
Fill in the blank: The Salem witch trials were fueled by __________ and fear.
paranoia
Who was the first person accused of witchcraft in Salem?
Tituba
What document did the Massachusetts General Court issue in 1697 regarding the trials?
A day of fasting and soul-searching
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a form of evidence used in the trials? A) Spectral evidence B) Confessions C) Eyewitness testimony D) DNA evidence
D) DNA evidence
True or False: The Salem witch trials were a reflection of social and political tensions in colonial Massachusetts.
True
What term is used to describe the practice of accusing individuals of witchcraft without substantial evidence?
Witch-hunt
Who was the last person executed during the Salem witch trials?
Mary Post
Fill in the blank: The Salem witch trials are often seen as a cautionary tale about the dangers of __________.
mass hysteria
What role did the Puritan belief system play in the Salem witch trials?
It contributed to the fear and suspicion of witchcraft.
Multiple Choice: Which famous play is based on the Salem witch trials? A) The Crucible B) Death of a Salesman C) A Streetcar Named Desire D) Hamlet
A) The Crucible
True or False: All accused witches in Salem were given fair trials.
False
What was the aftermath of the Salem witch trials in terms of legal reforms?
The trials led to changes in legal procedures regarding evidence and trials.
Fill in the blank: The Salem witch trials are often studied as an example of __________ and moral panic.
scapegoating
What was the primary reason for the decline of the trials?
Growing skepticism about the validity of the accusations.
Who wrote the play ‘The Crucible’, which explores the Salem witch trials?
Arthur Miller
What was the fate of most of the judges involved in the trials?
They later expressed regret and sought forgiveness.
Fill in the blank: The Salem witch trials are often referenced in discussions about __________ rights.
civil
