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In 1692, the daughter and niece of Reverend Samuel Parris of Salem Village were diagnosed as bewitched. Their accusations would lead to the hanging of nineteen men and women. In addition, one man was crushed to death and some others died in prison. This would be the unhappy result of the Salem Witch Trials.

Was Salem possessed by the devil? Or were they simply victims of a mixture of fanatism, rivalry and hatred? You will be the one to decide after finishing this Webquest.

You are a reporter writing an article on the Salem Witch Trials, but before you write your report, you will have to investigate a lot, read loads of information about the Trials, share your findings and discuss your views and beliefs with your fellow reporters.