Assignment: American History
Write a fictional first-hand journal account as if you were living in Salem Village in 1692. You can write from the point of view of an accuser, an accused, or a supporter or critic of the trials. You may choose to take on the persona of one of the noteworthy individuals we have discussed and/or read, or you can choose to be an anonymous townsperson (if you choose this route, make sure that your journal clearly states gender, age, socioeconomic level, etc.) Your account should reflect one or more of the possible theories for the witch trials. It should also describe Puritanism and its role in the lives of 17th-century Salem colonists.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.