A Primary Source Investigation of the Salem Witch Trials (Uncovering American History)
In short
A Primary Source Investigation of the Salem Witch Trials is a 64-page history book by Zoe Lowery, Jenny Macbain, and Jennifer Macbain-Stephens. It tells the story of the Salem witchcraft trials through a narrative and primary sources such as transcripts and letters. Readers hear voices from both the victims and the accusers.
- Authors
- Zoe Lowery, Jenny Macbain, Jennifer Macbain-Stephens
- First published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Rosen Publishing Group
- Pages
- 64
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781499435146
- Genre
- History
About the book
This detailed volume tells the dark story of the Salem witchcraft trials with a lively narrative and primary source documents, such as transcripts and letters, that highlight the tales and voices of both the victims and the perpetrators. Readers will learn about the harsh living conditions as well as the religious and social views of the day and how they influenced society’s reactions to the unknown and difficult (or impossible) to explain. This text also meets the Common Core standards for history and social studies, such as evaluating various explanations for actions or events and determining which explanation best accords with textual evidence.
Who it's for
Students, teachers, and young readers who want to learn about American history and how historians use primary sources. It is catalogued as juvenile literature, so it suits younger readers.
Key themes
- Salem witchcraft trials
- Primary source documents
- Victims and accusers
- Religious and social beliefs
- Harsh colonial living conditions
- Evaluating historical explanations
Questions about A Primary Source Investigation of the Salem Witch Trials (Uncovering American History)
What is A Primary Source Investigation of the Salem Witch Trials about?
The book covers the Salem witchcraft trials using a lively narrative and primary source documents such as transcripts and letters. It also describes the harsh living conditions and the religious and social views of the time.
Who wrote A Primary Source Investigation of the Salem Witch Trials?
The book is credited to Zoe Lowery, Jenny Macbain, and Jennifer Macbain-Stephens. It was published by Rosen Publishing Group in 2015.
Is A Primary Source Investigation of the Salem Witch Trials suitable for kids or teens?
It is catalogued as juvenile literature, so it is written for young readers. Its short length of 64 pages makes it approachable for students.
How long is A Primary Source Investigation of the Salem Witch Trials?
The book has 64 pages. It is written in English.
Is A Primary Source Investigation of the Salem Witch Trials worth reading?
It is a good fit for readers who want a short introduction to the Salem trials and practice reading historical documents. Readers looking for a deep academic study may want a longer book.
