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Problem

Topic: Salem Witch Trials Research Questions: What was the reason for the Salem Witch Trials? What were the consequences of the Salem Witch Trials? What else was going on during this time period? i.e. political changes, environmental changes, etc. Thesis Statement: The Salem Witch Trials were a dark time in American History, fuelled by fear, superstition, and social tensions, resulting in the wrongful persecution of innocent people. Sources:?Brown, Michael. "The Salem Witch Trials: Dehumanizing the Different." Digital Commons, 2019, digitalcommons. This source is a summary of what occurred before and during the Salem Witch Trials specifically. It talks about the political climate and how that played a role in this tragedy. It gives insight into why the event happened. Strong point: Lists all the sources Weak point: Written by a student Callis, Marc. "The Aftermath of the Salem Witch Trials in Colonial America." Westfield Historical Journal of Massachusetts , 2005. This article talks about the consequences of the Salem Witch Trials were. They go into detail about the events that occurred after the event happened. The religious aspect of things is discussed. The long term effects are also disclosed in this article. Strong point: Published by the Institute for Massachusetts Studies and Westfield State University Weak point: An older article Saxon, Vicki. "What Caused the Salem Witch Trials? - JSTOR DAILY." JSTOR Daily, 2015. This article talks about what caused the Salem Witch Trials. It briefly talks about the two main causes being the economic downfall and the socioeconomic climate. These two factors played a huge role in why the Salem Witch Trials started in the first place. It dives into the idea of extremism.