Assignment
The History Channel Salem Witch Trials
History 150
Dr. Jesus Perez
Write a two page essay review in single space, times new roman font, using the film, my lecture, and the article. You don't have to answer the questions individually, write your review in essay form.
I. How many thousands of people died over a period of 300 years?
2. What was the punishment for witchcraft?
3. What were the tests for witchcraft? Name 3.
4. Witchcraft was considered what kind of crime?
S. How often did the Puritans think about witchcraft?
6. Describe Salem town.
7. How did the Salem accusations begin?
8. What is the behavior of the group of girls?
9. What is "spectral" evidence?
10. What is the girls' response when Sarah Goode claims her innocence?
11. How many people does Tituba say signed the Devil's book?
12. What second group of people were accused?
13. How old was the youngest of the accused?
14. What would happen to a person who confessed to witchcraft?
15. What are some possible reasons the accusations of witchcraft were made?
16. How does Clarke Garrett article fit into the overall narrative of the documentary? Provide examples.
17. How do Michael Foucault's theories help explain the witch trails? Provide specific examples from lecture, readings, and the film.