PPT-The Salem Witch Trials

Salem Massachusetts January 20 1692 November 25 1692 The village ministers daughter Betty Paris and his niece Abigail became suddenly ill The towns doctor could not confirm a diagnosis so it was said that they were under the influence of . The Crucible. Minister in Salem. . He . believes a group plans to force him to leave Salem, so he tries to strengthen his authority through the witch trials proceeding. . Reverend Parris. Parris’s daughter. . The Crucible, . The Salem Witch Trials, and McCarthyism. . What do they all have in common????. Things to Know about Arthur Miller. 1915-2005. Grew up in a working class family; worked as a teenager to earn money to go to college. Do Now. With your small groups, answer the questions:. When you think of witches, what comes to mind?. 2) What were the Salem Witch Trials? (Summarize). The Salem Witch Trials. 1692. Which Witch is Which?. How did you respond?. Journal Warm-up. Arthur Miller, McCarthyism, witch craft Theater conventions . Arthur Miller (1915-2005). Was a native New Yorker. During the depression, his family lost its money and was forced to move from Manhattan to more modest living quarters in Brooklyn. . . . Connect various historical events to literature. Imagine…. You are put in a position where, regardless of anything you do or say, you will undergo terrible punishment.. If you confess to the crime, you will be killed.. The Historical Background. Puritanism. Salem Witch Trials. Puritanism. Believed in a strong connection between church and state (theocracy). Believed in a Covenant with God and with each other to follow moral codes in pursuit of eternal life. When did the events of the Salem Witch Trials take place?. The Salem Witch Trials occurred in 1692. . What happened in the Salem witch trials?. Salem . Witch . Trials- series . of hearings and prosecutions of people who were accused of . 1953. Salem Witch Trials. 1692-1693 Colonial Massachusetts. 19 men and women, and 2 dogs, were convicted and hanged for witchcraft; more than 200 people were accused. Trials become the prime example of paranoia and injustice. Individualism and Integrity Unit. Arthur Miller: A Life. Born on October 17, 1915. Attended the University of Michigan from . 1934-1938. Graduated with a degree in journalism. Wrote and produced five plays during . BACKGROUND NOTES. The play is set in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. The play deals with the Salem Witch Trials. The main characters are Puritans. The Crucible. WHO WERE THE PURITANS?. English Protestants who wanted to “purify” the Church of England. Who Really Moves the . Ouija . Board?. The devil gives people powers. The devil grants loyalty if those with the “powers” harm others. Historical Context. A "witchcraft craze" rippled through Europe from the 1300s to the end of the 1600s. . Arthur Miller: A Life. Born on October 17, 1915. Attended the University of Michigan from 1934-1938. Graduated with a degree in journalism. Wrote and produced five plays during college career. Married three times . The Puritans & The Salem Witch Trials Where did the Salem Witch Trials take place? In Salem, Massachusetts, during the 1600’s. Where is Salem, Massachusetts? Map Who were the Puritans? Wanted to West Jefferson High School . Hook . The Climate of Fear. Atmosphere. Demand for Accusation. Intimidation. Evidence. Social Hysteria. Disregard for Legal Rights. Essential Questions. Essential Questions: (Students will choose which one they want to follow throughout the course of the play!) .