TED-Ed
Ugly History: Witch Hunts
Guilty until proven innocent? A short video tackles the question of why witch hunts occur by examining the history of these purges and the tests used to identify those suspect of working with the devil.
Crash Course
The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies
Listen as this famed speaker argues why "the real story of history is about regular people trying to take care of their families" and "small-scale dramas," particularly in the case of colonial America. Topics covered include the shift...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Mary Easty (Court Transcript)
This is the original transcript of the trial examination of Mary Easty, accused witch, April 22, 1692.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Petitions of Two Convicted Witches
This webpage features the full text of the petitions for mercy made by Mary Easty and John Proctor, two convicted witches awaiting execution.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Trial of Rebecca Nurse
This webpage features a transcript of court testimony from the trial of Rebecca Nurse, with evidence for Nurse, evidence against Nurse, petition of Nurse, and juror's statement. Includes historic painting of a scene from the trial.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Trial and Execution of Sarah Good
This is a selection of records of the trial and execution of Sarah Good that includes the summary of evidence, Sarah Good's confession, indictments against Sarah Good, and sentencing.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Letters of Gov. William Phips
This transcript of two letters written by Governor William Phips to the Earl of Nottingham, London, explains the presence of witchcraft in Salem and its environs and the Governor's response to the situation.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Salem Witch Trials
This animation [2:41] features a closer examination and explanation behind the Salem Witch Trials.
Other
Readng Through History: The Salem Witch Trials
This video provides a brief introduction to the Salem Witch Trials which accused several local women of witchcraft in 1692. [7:13]
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Sarah Good
This court examination of Sarah Good, March 1, 1692, retains the original spellings and syntax. The accused is questioned for contact with the devil and harming children.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Tituba
This is a court transcript of the examination of "Tituba the Indian Woman," on March 1, 1692, suspected of harming her children under the direction of demonic familiars. Transcript is unedited and features 17th century spellings and syntax.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Rebecca Nurse
This is a transcript of the court examination of Rebecca Nurse, March 24, 1692, with original spellings and syntax.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Bridget Bishop
This is a transcript of the court examination of Bridget Bishop, April 19, 1692.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Arrest Warrant
A reproduction of the original warrant for the arrest of Elizabeth Proctor and Sarah Cloyce is shown together with a facing transcription.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Petitions for Compensation
The text of these petitions, filed by Isaac Easty and William Good in 1710, request compensation for the prosecution of family members for witchcraft. Also included is Governor Dudley's order for payment of damages.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials (1692): William Stoughton
Biographical and historical note, with portrait, about William Stoughton (1631-1701), that briefly explains Stoughton's role as chief justice during the Salem witch trials. Itemizes the deviations from normal courtroom practice that...
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17th Century Colonial New England: "The Tryal of g.b" by Cotton Mather
Modern English transcript of Cotton Mather's original account of the trial of "G.B." recorded during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.
A&E Television
History.com: Haunted History: 8 Episodes
America is often haunted by its past, which explains why ghost stories have always been an integral part of this nation's oral history. Viewers will visit some of the darkest, scariest corners of the country -- from the battlefields of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Crucible by Arthur Miller
This collection uses primary sources to explore Arthur Miller's The Crucible.
Crash Course
Crash Course Us History #4: The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies
In this Crash Course video, John Green teaches you about some of the colonies that were not in Virginia or Massachussetts. Old New York was once New Amsterdam. Before the English got there, the colony was full of Dutch people who treated...
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