The Salem Witch Trials 🧙♀️ Flashcards
What does prejudice mean?
Prejudice means to have a preconceived bias opinion about a person/group of people based on an aspect of the personality
What does discrimination mean?
Discrimination is persecution of a person/group based on an aspect of their identity.
What are some examples of why someone might be discriminated?
Faith, race, sexuality, age
Who did the people of Salem think was present on earth?
The devil
Why did the people in Salem think that the witching had started?
They thought this because they believed that the devil was present on earth and very active
What started the odd behaviour known as ‘ witching’ in the town of Salem?
The rye that year had been infested with rot so it infected those who ate it became infected
What were some of the punishments if you were convicted of being a witch?
Jail, hanging, crushed between stones
Why were people so scared of being afflicted by a witch?
They believe that the devil possessed them
