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The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Station 1
TASK:
Read the biographical information on Arthur Miller, the
author of the play The Crucible. On your notes sheet,
create a timeline of his life.
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Station 2
TASK:
Using the laptop or a smart phone, do a quick Google
search for “Joseph McCarthy.” On your notes sheets, write
down at least 7 facts you find about him.
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Station 3
TASKS:
Read the definition of McCarthyism below.
McCarthyism is the practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper regard for
evidence. It also means "the practice of making unfair allegations or using unfair investigative techniques,
especially in order to restrict dissent or political criticism."
Create a timeline of the important events during the Red
Scare or the McCarthy era.
Then look through the cartoons at this station. On your
notes sheets for each comic, answer the following
question:
What is the irony, the meaning of the joke, or
what point is the comic trying to make?
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Cartoon #1
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Cartoon #2
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Cartoon #3
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Station 4
TASK:
Watch the 8-minute YouTube video on the Hollywood 10
titled “Victims of Hollywood’s Blacklist” at the link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmeTKECkM2U
Then summarize what happened to the Hollywood 10, the
people who were blacklisted, in at least 3 sentences on
your notes sheets.
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Station 5
TASK:
On your notes sheets using a T-Chart format, record the
key facts and details for the main points listed below.
These main points are section headings in the giant orange
textbook.
“Puritan Beliefs” pages 24 to 25
2. “The Enlightenment” page 25
3. “The Great Awakening” page 25
4. “The Puritan Tradition” pages 28 to 29
1.
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Station 6
Rebecca Nurse was a woman in Salem who was accused of
witchcraft. The History Channel video recounted that this
particular accusation was shocking because Rebecca was known as
one of the most pious women in Salem.
TASK:
Read “Testimony and Examination on Rebecca Nurse of Salem,
1692.” This is a primary source, which means that it was written during the
time period. This is the actual testimony that Ann Putnam gave in court when
Rebecca, among others, was accused of witchcraft. Pretend like you are a
lawyer defending Rebecca. On your notes sheets, write down
what you would say in response to the testimony. Remember, you
need to prove Rebecca INNOCENT. Your response should be at least 3
to 5 sentences long.
Note: “Apparition” means a ghost or ghostlike image of a person.
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Station 7
TASK:
Browse through images included here depicting Salem,
Massachusetts, in 1692.
Choose one of the following characters:
 A woman of African descent working as a
nanny/housekeeper for a white family
 A minister’s wife who is curious about
witchcraft, but knows it’s forbidden
 A minister’s wife who is strictly against
witchcraft and all the evils lurking in Salem
 A man, the minister of Salem
Based on these images and on what you know already about the
town during that time period, write a diary entry describing a
day in the life of your character. Make sure to take on the
character of your person as much as you can (i.e. talk like
him/her, act like him/her, etc.). Make up and include at least one
specific occurrence or event in your day.
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Station 8
TASK:
Using your smart phone or the dictionary, record the meaning of
the words listed.
1. Intolerance
2. Hysteria
3. Envy
4. Vindictive
5. Free-thinking
6. Conformity
7. Authority
8. Crucible
9. Chaos
10. Marital peace