Witch Trials Cold Case

Who was responsible for the Salem witch trials? This collection of primary sources encourages you to evaluate the evidence for yourself.

Here’s the complete assignment.

HSL Academy U.S. Episode 3: Cotton Mather and New England Witchcraft

I’m not saying the Salem witch trials were Cotton Mather’s fault, exactly, but I do think his obsession with witchcraft (not to mention his very personal interest in the trials) had a lot to do with how they played out. You are allowed to disagree! And if you do, you should share details, because disagreeing is the fun part sometimes.