Introduction
Read these directions and then click on the Task link to begin.
There are 4 categories for this WebQuest. For each category, READ all the links provided; then, TYPE a response to each question in CSRQ. Be sure to paraphrase your answers! Plagiarism will not be tolerated!
Type your answers in a Google Document, and share that document with your teacher.
Click on the Evaluation link to see how to format your paper. The title of the document should be Crucible WebQuest.
Task
Category 1 - Arthur Miller
http://www.biography.com/people/arthur-miller-9408335
http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/50s/miller-mccarthyism.html - Start reading at ¶21-"Paranoia breeds paranoia..."
- How did the Wall Street Crash of 1929 impact Miller’s family.
- What university did he attend?
- How did he earn money to go to school?
- When did he start writing and what are three of his successful works?
- What famous actress was he married to?
- What inspired him to write The Crucible?
Category 2 - McCarthyism
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/arthur-miller/mccarthyism/484/
http://www.neh.gov/about/awards/jefferson-lecture/arthur-miller-biography
- Who was Joseph McCarthy?
- What did he do that caused mass hysteria?
- What was the House of UnAmerican Activities Committee?
- What was Arthur Miller’s involvement?
- In May 1957, what was Miller found guilty of?
- Name at least two other people in Hollywood affected by McCarthyism.
- What were at least three of the consequences should a person be found guilty of communism?
- What happened to Senator McCarthy as a result of his accusations?
Category 3 - The Salem Witch Trials
Go to the Salem Witch Museum Website. Click on Salem Witch Trials, and within the article entitled “1692 Salem Witch Trials,” read about the historical background of what happened.
http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/education/index.php
- What triggered the investigation into witchcraft?
- What did the diagnosis of the doctor lead to?
- What is spectral evidence?
- How did spectral evidence play a role in the Salem Witch Trials?
http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/salem.htm
Skim “An Account of Events in Salem”
5. When did the Salem Witch Trials take place?
Read Sections 7-11 of “History of Witchcraft Persecutions”
6. How many witches are estimated to have been put to death in Europe between 1500-1700?
7. When was the last "witch" executed in England?
Click on “Biographies,” and read two biographies
8. For the first bio you read, explain that person's involvement in the trials.
9. For the second bio you read, explain that person's involvement in the trials.
Read “Causes”
10. Explain at least five causes of the Salem Witch Trials.
Read “Why it Ended”
11. What were four reasons the Salem Witch Trials ended?
JUST FOR FUN - Click on "You're Accused!" Follow the instructions.
Category 4 - Writing Component
In 1-2 paragraphs, respond to the following prompt: Based on your research of Arthur Miller, McCarthyism and the Salem Witch Trials, what connections can you make between McCarthyism and the witch trials? Be sure to fully explain and fully support your answer.
Evaluation
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Crucible WebQuest
Category 1 - Arthur Miller
1. CSRQ
2. CSRQ
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Category 2 - McCarthyism