Vocabulary
What does 'sin' mean?
un péché, pécher
What ocean did settlers cross to reach North America from England?
Was it common to believe in witches in 17th-century England?
Yes
Did European settlers find an empty continent when they arrived?
No, indigenous peoples already lived there
What animals are witches traditionally associated with?
Black cats
What is 'a settlement colony'?
Une colonie de peuplement
In the 17th century, which European countries settled in North America? (4)
England, France, Spain, Holland
When did the British colonies become independent?
1776
Did settlers generally believe in God and the Devil?
Yes
Who were the people most often accused of practising witchcraft?
Women
What does 'witchcraft' mean?
La sorcellerie
In which colony (state) was Salem located?
Massachusetts
How many colonies did England settle in in present day USA during the 17th century?
13
What is the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Jamestown
What city is well-known for its witches in the US?
Salem
What is a witch hunt today?
A campaign against people who are blamed or persecuted
Cite 7 of the British colonies in North America in the 17th century
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
When did the British create Jamestown, the first permanent British colony? (+/- 5 years)
1607
Why did Europeans come to North America?
Mainly for economic, religious and political reasons
What was the role of women in Puritan colonies?
What is a 'minister' in a Puritan colony?
A man of God
What's New England?
The name given to the British colonies in North America
When did the Salem trials take place (+/- 5 years)?
1692
What is a Puritan?
An English Protestant who wants to reform the Anglican Church
Does Halloween have anything to do with the Salem witch trials?
No