PPT-Salem Witch Trials

and McCarthyism Two moments of our nations mass hysteria collide in The Crucible What is mass hysteria Can you think of times when our nation or the world had a sudden overwhelming fear about something. SalemDenison Country Club 18 Hole Golf Course Design & Construction is now offering the Texomaland area, (North Texas and Southern Oklahoma), Fairway Estates, a new highly restricted sub-division. It is a new Golf Course Community in Denison's E.T.J.., Northern Grayson County in Texas. If you are seeking a Peaceful lifestyle, enjoy nature, recreation and privacy, . It Can Lead to Disaster…. Witch. WITCH. WITCH. WITCH. WITCH. ~The Salem Witch Trials~. BY: Daniel Allen. . Jennie Estep. . Jacob Faust. . Paul Long. 1. Students will be able to identify the major events and ideas of the Salem Witch Trials.. In your notes, please respond to the following questions: . Define hysteria. What are the causes?. What is mob mentality? What are the negative effects?. What makes fear a powerful tool? . “FEAR is an acronym in the English language for ‘False Evidence Appearing Real’.” . Salem, Massachusetts. January 20, 1692 – November 25, 1692. . The village minister’s daughter, . Betty Paris. , and his niece, . Abigail. , became suddenly “ill”. The town’s doctor could not confirm a diagnosis so it was said that they were under the influence of . . . Connect various historical events to literature. Imagine…. You are put in a position where, regardless of anything you do or say, you will undergo terrible punishment.. If you confess to the crime, you will be killed.. The Historical Background. Puritanism. Salem Witch Trials. Puritanism. Believed in a strong connection between church and state (theocracy). Believed in a Covenant with God and with each other to follow moral codes in pursuit of eternal life. Witchcraft . Trials. They wanted to reform their national church by eliminating every shred of Catholic influence . Their attempt to “purify” the Church of England and their own lives was based on the teachings of John . M. ass . H. ysteria. . and the . [organized] . D. eaths. of many . innocent people. Brief Background. . . In 1688 John Putnam, an influential elder of the Salem Village invited Samuel Parris, a successful planter and merchant in Barbados to preach in church. Samuel Parris later accepted a job as a village minister and reverend, and started to live in Salem. With him he brought his family, and an Indian Slave. . Arthur Miller: A Life. Born on October 17, 1915. Attended the University of Michigan from 1934-1938. Graduated with a degree in journalism. Wrote and produced five plays during college career. Married three times . H. eppard. What were some beliefs about witchcraft and witches people held in the past?. Witches were believed to be agents of Satan on Earth.. Anyone could be a witch.. Witches can force others to do their will.. The crucible. Prior knowledge. What do you know about the . Salem Witch Trials . and . McCarthyism. ?. How do the two concepts connect?. What do . you. think?. Predictions about the play?. What do you want to know?. Thesis. Although many were compromised in . The Crucible . during the trials of witchcraft, like “The Lesson of Salem” it explained the unfairness of the community convicting others who were innocent, yet those who compromised used it to their advantage to get away with conviction. . The Puritans & The Salem Witch Trials Where did the Salem Witch Trials take place? In Salem, Massachusetts, during the 1600’s. Where is Salem, Massachusetts? Map Who were the Puritans? Wanted to West Jefferson High School . Hook . The Climate of Fear. Atmosphere. Demand for Accusation. Intimidation. Evidence. Social Hysteria. Disregard for Legal Rights. Essential Questions. Essential Questions: (Students will choose which one they want to follow throughout the course of the play!) .