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The Salem Witch Trials
A discussion and background of the Salem Witch Trials.
# 96382 | 752 words | 3 sources | MLA | 2007 | US
Published on Jul 02, 2007 in History (U.S. American Society, 1640-1750)


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Description:

This paper gives the historic background of the Salem Witch Trials, highlighting the mass hysteria that lead to such an event. The author argues that we can learn from the lessons of the Salem Witch Trials, in particular with regard to terrorist accusations, or other finger pointing based on fear not fact. The paper concludes with the outcome of the trials and how the accused and/or their families were eventually compensated.

Outline:
Introduction
The Trials
Events in Salem
Causes

Sample of Sources Used:

  • CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS RELATING TO THE SALEM WITCHCRAFT TRIALS http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/ASAL_CH.HTM
  • An Account of Events in Salem http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/SALEM.HTM
  • Causes for the Outbreak of Witchcraft Hysteria in Salem http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/salemcauses.html

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The Salem Witch Trials (2007, July 02) Retrieved June 09, 2023, from https://www.academon.com/research-paper/the-salem-witch-trials-96382/

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"The Salem Witch Trials" 02 July 2007. Web. 09 June. 2023. <https://www.academon.com/research-paper/the-salem-witch-trials-96382/>

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