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Primary
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Petitions of Two Convicted Witches

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage features the full text of the petitions for mercy made by Mary Easty and John Proctor, two convicted witches awaiting execution.
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Primary
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Tituba

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Primary
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Rebecca Nurse

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a transcript of the court examination of Rebecca Nurse, March 24, 1692, with original spellings and syntax.
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Primary
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Sarah Good

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Primary
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Trial and Execution of Sarah Good

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Primary
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Mary Easty (Court Transcript)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the original transcript of the trial examination of Mary Easty, accused witch, April 22, 1692.
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Primary
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Examination of Bridget Bishop

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a transcript of the court examination of Bridget Bishop, April 19, 1692.
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Primary
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Trial of Rebecca Nurse

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
Other

The Historical Significance of Matthew Hopkins: England's "Witchfinder General"

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating examination of the history of witchfinders, and how Matthew Hopkins came to have a central role during the period of witch persecution in early modern England.
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Interactive
Other

King's College: A Witch Hunt: Germany 1628

For Students 9th - 10th
A witch hunt simulation that is based on events from the seventeenth century Roman Empire, and set in Germany in 1628. The participant makes choices after reading the text at each step along the way. At the end of the simulation, there...
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eBook
Other

The Malleus Maleficarum of Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete Malleus Maleficarum, the manual used during the European witch hunts to identify and convict witches, along with introductions to the various editions and other supporting documents.
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Website
Hanover College

Hanover College: Early Modern Europe: The Witch Hunts

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the web page has a collection of resources on early European witch hunts as well as some of the Salem witch trials.
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Website
Other

The Malleus Maleficarum of Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses controversies around the authors of the Malleus Maleficarum, the manual used during the European witch hunts to identify and convict witches. Other sections of the site provide the complete Malleus Maleficarum, in sections as...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: The Crucible: Act I

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Act I of The Crucible by Arthur Miller. It features a study guide and a self-assessment quiz over Act I.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: The Crucible: Act Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Act II of The Crucible by Arthur Miller. It features a short synopsis, a study guide, and a quiz for Act II.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: The Crucible: Act Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Act III of The Crucible by Arthur Miller. It features a short synopsis, a study guide, and a self-assessment quiz over Act III.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: The Crucible: Act Iv

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Act IV of The Crucible by Arthur Miller. It features a short synopsis, a study guide, and a self-assessment quiz over Act IV.
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Website
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Liberty for All? Webisode 3

For Students 9th - 10th
Webisode 3 - Liberty for All? The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Witches of Salem

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1692 a group of adolescent girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts, became subject to strange fits after hearing tales told by a West Indian slave. When they were questioned, they accused several women of being witches who were...
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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: The Sacrifice by Kathleen Benner Duble

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In the year 1692, life changes forever for ten-year-old Abigail Faulkner and her family. In Salem, Massachusetts, witches have been found, and widespread fear and panic reign mere miles from Abigail's home of Andover. When two girls are...
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Activity
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Salem Witch Trials: Governor William Phips

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch and portrait of Sir William Phips (1651-1695), governor of Massachusetts. Explains Phips role in setting up the Court of Oyer and Terminer in May of 1692 to hear witch trial evidence, and his actions in October 1692...
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Article
Other

Psychopathological Interpretations of Witch Hunts

For Students 9th - 10th
Very detailed article about the Middle Ages, witchcraft, and possession. Looks at numerous sources to analyze the psychological approach to this phenomenon.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Zande

For Students 9th - 10th
The Zande, whose homelands lie within three modern African states (Republic of the Sudan, Zaire, Central African Republic), constitute a large and complex amalgam of originally distinct ethnic groups, united by culture and, to a...
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Unit Plan
Other

Nancy Polette: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" Literature Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do you know about the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber for Secrets," by J.K. Rowling? This site has a helpful literature guide.

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