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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Witchcraft Trials in Salem: A Commentary

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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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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Salem Witchcraft Trials

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This article on the Salem Witchcraft Trials describes the people and events that led to the hanging of 19 people in 1692.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Witchcraft in Salem Village

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This National Humanities site gives a brief description of "This notorious episode in the history of early New England," and some ideas for presenting the topic of witchcraft to students.
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History.com: Haunted History: Salem Witch Trials, S1 E7

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In 1692, 20 innocents were put to death for the practice of witchcraft in Salem, MA. But was there more to the Salem Witch Trials than greed and hysteria? Watch this video [42:00] to learn more about it.

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