Salem+Witch+Trials

Welcome to the **Salem Witch Trials Treasure Hunt**. You will be learning about the actual trials of the Salem Witches. I hope that what you learn while completing this treasure hunt, will help you have a better understanding of the events of The Salem Witch Trials.

USING THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ON YOUR OWN SHEET OF PAPER ABOUT THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS. YOU WILL NOTICE THAT NEXT TO EACH QUESTION IS THE WEBSITE WHERE YOU WILL FIND THE CORRECT ANSWER. GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN! YOU MAY HAVE TO SEARCH AROUND THE SITES IN ORDER TO GET THE NEEDED INFORMATION. Web site #1- [|http://school.discovery.com/schooladventures/**salem**witchtrials/] Web site #2 -@http://www.salemweb.com/memorial/ Web site #3 - @http://www2.iath.virginia.edu/salem/people.html Web site #4 - @http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/education/index.shtml Web site #5 - @http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Salem+Witch+Trials Web site #6 - [| http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/salem.html]

1.) In what city and state did the Salem Witch Trials take place? (Web site #1)

2.) In what year did the Salem Witch Trials take place? (Web site #1)

3.) Who was the Chief Justice during the Salem Witch Trials? (Web site #4)

4.) On June 10, 1692, the first person accused of witchcraft was hanged, what was her name? (Web site #2)

5.) Please list the names of 5 people who were executed during the Salem Witch Trials. (Web site #3 or 4)

6.) How long did the Salem Witch Trials last? (Web site #2)

7.) How old were Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams when they began to exhibit strange behavior; believed to be caused by witchcraft? (Web site #2)

8.) In Mid- February 1692, why did the physicians conclude that the girls were under the influence of witchcraft? (Web site #2)

9.) On March 28, 1692, who was accused of witchcraft? (Web site #2)

10.) Who was the only person to be executed for witchcraft by means of torture? (Web site #3)

11.) Who were the first three women accused of witchcraft? (Web site #1)

12.) Rebecca Nurse was initially acquitted (found innocent) by a jury. Why did the jury change their mind later to find her guilty and sentence her to hang? (Web site #1)

13.) How many people died during the Salem Witch Trials? (Web site #1)

14.) Who was the group leader of the Puritans (religious group) during the Salem Witch Trials? (Web site #5)

15.) How do the residents of Salem define “witchcraft?” (Web site #5)

16.) On September 6, 1692, how did Mary Bradbury save herself from being hanged for witchcraft? (Web site #6)

CONGRATULATIONS.... YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE SCAVENGER HUNT CONCERNING THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS. I HOPE YOU NOW HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE EVENTS THAT TRANSPIRED AND HAVE AN APPRECIATION FOR PEOPLE'S DIFFERENCES.

IF YOU VISIT THIS SIGHT YOU MAY NOW WATCHTHE SALEM WITCH TRIALS VIDEO.....

This Scavenger Hunt was created by: Shannon Migli miglis@schenectady.k12.ny.us

Borrowed and adapted by Mrs. Laubach for 8the Grade History