The Middle Colonies

Question 1

According to the article, what event set off the Salem Witch Trials?

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Three young girls began having screaming fits.

Question 2

What was the doctor’s diagnosis for the illness?smallpox✔ bewitchmentpoison

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bewitchment

Question 3

The relocation of refugees to the Massachusetts Bay.Sudden outbreaks of cholera and the black plague. Religious fervor and the desire to receive salvation.The divisions between wealthy landowners and new comers.

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The relocation of refugees to the Massachusetts Bay.; Religious fervor and the desire to receive salvation.; The divisions between wealthy landowners and new comers.

Question 4

What was the most common punishment if someone was accused and convicted of witchcraft in the 1600s?prison✔ deatha fine

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death

Question 5

How many people were accused of witchcraft?100✔ 200300

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200; Selection 1: 200; Selection 2: 19

Question 6

How many people were hanged after being convicted of witchcraft?15✔ 1920

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19

Question 7

What do you think the artist is portraying in the engraving shown here?

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A trial, with the accusers and the accused

Question 8

What evidence supports the fact that this image is of a trial? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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The women are pointing.; It looks like there are guards and judges, as well as a jury.

Question 9

Based on the passage you read, what was Sarah Bassett accused of?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cursing Mary Walcott

Question 10

What symbols or actions does the artist portray in the image on the right that indicate the woman on trial is really a witch? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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A man has fainted in her presence.; Lightning has struck through the window to reach her.; She has removed her handcuffs on her own.

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