The Salem Witch Trials
Grade 5th Grade · Social Studies · 40 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the key events of the Salem Witch Trials.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 5:31
What really happened during the Salem Witch Trials - Brian A. Pavlac
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Salem Witch Trials took place between February 1692 and May 1693 in the village of Salem, Massachusetts.
- 2
During the Salem Witch Trials, people who confessed to witchcraft and implicated others were freed, while those who insisted on their innocence were often executed.
- 3
The trials ended when the governor of Massachusetts suspended them after his own wife was accused, leading to the release of prisoners and cessation of arrests.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two key events that happened during the Salem Witch Trials.”
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