historical+background

Check out these resources that will give you historical background on the Salem witch trials and //The Crucible//.

What does it feel like to stand accused of witchcraft? What would YOU have done in their position?

Spend 10 minutes completing the following activity on the Salem witch trials. (Internet Explorer seems to handle the activity best.)

Read the prologue, all linked character descriptions, and the epilogue as well. Take notes if you find this helpful.

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Arthur Miller describes why he wrote //The Crucible//

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Check out this documentary on McCarthyism

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Take this quiz when you are done to see how well you remember the most important points.

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