Setting Context: The Salem Witch Trials

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Who is most likely to be accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials?

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A woman of low social standing.

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How many people were hanged for witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials?

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19.

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What does the word 'pardoned' mean in the context of the Salem Witch Trials?

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Forgave.

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What is the setting of The Crucible?

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1692 in Salem, Massachusetts.

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What type of evidence was allowed during the Salem Witch Trials?

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Spectral Evidence.

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What were the Salem Witch Trials?

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A series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts.

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What role did fear play in the Salem Witch Trials?

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Fear of the unknown and fear of the devil led to mass hysteria and accusations.

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Who was the governor of Massachusetts during the Salem Witch Trials?

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Governor William Phips.

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What was the outcome for most of the accused during the Salem Witch Trials?

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Many were executed, while others were imprisoned.

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What is 'Spectral Evidence'?

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Testimony that the spirit or specter of the accused was seen committing witchcraft.