Christina Klinke
Web Hunt – The Crucible
Introduction:
Prior to the students’ reading of The Crucible, we are going to research the time
period Arthur Miller was writing. This web hunt also includes a few questions that
deal with The Crucible and what occurs in the story. At the end of the
assignment, students should have a greater knowledge of the historical context
behind The Crucible.
Use the following websites to complete the questions below:
http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/50s/schrecker-blacklist.html
www.salemwitchmuseum.com/education/
www.salemwitchmuseum.com/education/faq.shtml
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAmccarthyism.htm
http://www.salemwitchtrials.com/faqs.html#victims
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/ASAL_CH.HTM
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Why did Arthur Miller write The Crucible?
What was happening in America while Arthur Miller was writing this play?
How did the nation react to McCarthyism?
When did the Salem witch trials first begin?
Find at least two interesting facts about McCarthyism and Arthur Miller’s
motivation for writing The Crucible.
What was the punishment for practicing witchcraft in the 17th century in
Massachusetts?
What evidence was not allowed in the Superior Court of Judicature?
Name two theories to explain the fits of the afflicted girls.
Define the differences between afflicted and accused in your own words.
How was the first afflicted girl?
Where did Tituba live before she came to Salem?
How old were John Proctor and Abigail Williams in real life?
What ended the Salem witch trails?
Name the person who was crushed to death?
How many people died as a result of the Salem witch trials?
What was created in 1992 in Salem, Mass.?
http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/education/faq.shtml
 FAQ's About the Salem Witch Trials
http://www.angelfire.com/realm2/amethystbt/burningtimesfirstchronology.html
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Chronology of Events Relating To the Salem Witchcraft Trials
http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/salem/
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Go on a witch hunt!