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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Arrest Warrant

For Students 9th - 10th
A reproduction of the original warrant for the arrest of Elizabeth Proctor and Sarah Cloyce is shown together with a facing transcription.
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Article
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Witchcraft Trials in Salem: A Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise yet detailed historical note about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, its participants, and background. Discusses the legal proceedings and explains changes which have occurred in the American justice system since then, with...
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials Chronology of Events

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed chronology of the events related to the Salem Witch Trials, beginning with the settling of Salem (1629) and the adoption of the English law (1641) making witchcraft a capital crime. It covers all the major...
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Handout
Lectric Law Library

'Lectric Law: Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has a general definition of a trial, both historic and modern, and it also describes various types of trials.