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The University of Virginia: Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archives and Transcription Project An Excellent site about the Trials, including hard to find information, pictures, and maps. |
Page with contemporary drawings, paintings, and engravings regarding religion in 17th century Europe and why so many people sought religious refuge in the Colonies. |
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Also from the University of Virginia |
This site contains essays and information about the Trials |
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Discovery Channel’s school-age version the events of the Salem Witch Trials, complete with Questions for kids to answer, Teacher’s Tips, and Resources. |
Located in Salem, Massachusetts, the Salem Witch Museum offers good information on the Trials, as well as a wax museum depicting some of the key figures and events of the Trials. |
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Interactive tool to help give viewer a sense of what it would have been like to be accused of Witchcraft in 1692 Salem and found innocent... or guilty. Very cool. |
Puritanism
in New England The origins of Puritanism, as well as the religion's main values. This site also includes descriptions of the Puritan church's policy of membership. |
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Witchcraft in Salem Village: Intersections of Religion and Society by
Christine Leigh Heyrman, Ph.D, Professor |
Witchcraze:
A New History of the European Witch Hunts This site tries to explain why the "witchcraze" began in Europe. It also describes how suspected witches were characterized and investigated. |
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American Trials: Salem Witchcraft Trials 1692 This site provides an account of the events of 1692. It also provides links to important documents involved in the trials. |
Chronology of Salem Witch Trials | |