Salem Witch Trials Flashcards
What does Prejudice mean
Preconceived biased opinion about a person/group of people based on an aspect of their identity -stereotypical
What does discrimination mean
Persecution against a group of people/person based on an aspect of their identity
What was the town of Salem like in 1692
Lives were stressful and fun was considered irreligious
Who was put on trial for being a witch/wizard
Tituba
Nehemiah abbott jr.
Rebecca nurse
What are 2 reasons some people in Salem thought why the witching had started
Crops were infested in rot, that causes an illness
Voodoo practices
What were 2 punishments if you were convicted of being a witch or u didn’t confess
Go to jail
Be hung
Why were people so scared of being afflicted by a witch
Because they were scared of the devil
