Witchcraft Trials in 17th Century New England

Film Clip: David Hartmann’s Discovering America: The Salem Witch Trials (opening scene)

Lecture: Witchcraft Trials in 17th-Century New England + Salem

Witches in 17th-Century New England 1638–1692 (not including Salem): 

Geographical distribution

Gender distribution:

Salem Witch Trials 1692-93:

•      Time Line: 

•      Geographical Distribution of Accused Witches: 

In-Class Writing Assignment: Which argument for the Salem Witch Trials in the Godbeer article did you find most convincing? Explain why.

V.  Lecture: Salem Town & Salem Village

Salem Town: 

Port of Entry/Trade Center: 

Salem Village

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