English III Questions on Puritans, Pilgrims, and the Salem Witch Trials From Study Guide Semester 1:

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Pilgrims

Group seeking religious freedom, settled in America.

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Puritans

Religious group aiming for reform within the Church of England.

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Religious Freedom

The right to practice one's religion without interference.

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Mass Hysteria

Collective panic affecting a community, seen in Salem.

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Salem Witch Trials

1692 events marked by accusations of witchcraft in Salem.

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Puritan Ethic

Belief in hard work and moral living as virtues.

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Social Consequences of Witch Trials

Community divisions and lasting trauma from witch trials.

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Psychological Consequences of Witch Trials

Fear and distrust among Salem residents post-trials.

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Anne Bradstreet

First published American poet, focused on domestic themes.

To My Dear and Loving husband

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Edward Taylor

Puritan minister known for deep spiritual introspection. Huswifery.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

Author exploring guilt and sin in American literature.

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Henry Longfellow

Poet known for blending American themes with tradition. A Psalm of Life

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Oliver Holmes

Physician and poet, celebrated USS Constitution in poetry.

Wrote Old Ironside (regarding a boat)

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James Lowell

Poet and journalist advocating for nature and justice. the first snowfall

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Arthur Miller

Playwright known for critiquing mass hysteria in The Crucible.

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William Bryant

Poet associated with nature and American identity themes. wrote Thanatopsis

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Phillis Wheatley

First African American female poet, addressed themes of freedom. On being Brought from Africa

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The Scarlet Letter

Hawthorne's novel exploring sin and Puritan society.

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Thanatopsis

Bryant's poem reflecting on death and nature.

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Huswifery

Taylor's poem illustrating spiritual devotion through domesticity.

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The Crucible

Miller's play critiquing the dangers of mass hysteria.

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On Being Brought from Africa to America

Wheatley's poem addressing slavery and Christian themes.