The Scarlet Letter

Introduction

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Today you will take part in a webquest to learn some back ground on the Puritan lifestyle.

You will also research the Salem Witch Trials.

Your first task:

List ten things you learn about the daily life of Puritans from this site:

Your second task:

List 5 things you learn about Puritan Punishments from this site:

Your third task:

Research the Salem Witch Trials.

Answer the following questions:

1. Who was the first person to be convicted of being a witch?

2. What years did the Salem Witch Trials occur?

3. How many people were put on trial for witchcraft?

4. What were the last names of the three judges presiding over the trials?

5. What happened to Bridget Bishop?

6. What happened to Giles Corey? Why?

7. In 1693, who pardoned and released those imprisoned for witchcraft?

8. How old were the first people thought to be "bewitched"?

9. What do toxicologists say can cause the same symptoms (delusions, vomiting, and muscle spasms)?

10. Salem Village was located in what present day city in Massachusetts?

Works Cited:

Fisk, Judy. "Puritan Ways of Punishment". Our Everyday Life. 2016. 11 Sept. 2016. <http://peopleof.oureverydaylife.com/puritan-ways-punishment-7159.html>.

The Independence Hall Association.USHistory.org. 2008-2016. 11 Sept. 2016.<http://www.ushistory.org/us/3d.asp>. 