Salem, MassachusettsSalem, Massachusetts

16921692

Why Salem Still Haunts UsWhy Salem Still Haunts Us

Witches and Europe

In Times of Hardship

Puritan LifePuritan Life

Society centered around the church. The younger generation did not share the same strict religious views. “Halfway Covenant”

The Accused

Strange BehaviorStrange Behavior

Map of SalemMap of Salem

The Examination of a WitchThe Examination of a WitchT.H. Matteson 1853T.H. Matteson 1853

Indictments: Indictments:

Rebecca Nurse and Martha CoreyRebecca Nurse and Martha Corey

The sentences are carried out.The sentences are carried out.

Giles and Martha Corey

Giles Corey Refused to ConfessGiles Corey Refused to Confess

Giles Corey is Pressed

Hanging of George Burroughs

Cotton MatherCotton Mather

Results of the HysteriaResults of the Hysteria

Why the hysteria endedWhy the hysteria ended

Arthur MillerArthur Miller’’s s CrucibleCrucible

Composition Book Composition Book

�� The Examination of a WitchThe Examination of a WitchT.H. Matteson 1853 T.H. Matteson 1853

�� Portrayal of townspeople looking for Portrayal of townspeople looking for

evidence of witchcraft.[evidence of witchcraft.[

The Salem Witch TrialsThe Salem Witch Trials vs.vs. The The

CrucibleCrucible

Salem Witch Trials MemorialSalem Witch Trials Memorial

Salem Witch Museum

Potential Answers?Potential Answers?