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do you think the Salem Witch Trials was about the fear from witches or just a way for people to accuse other people they didn't like?- Savy S.

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How did imagery contribute to the overall theme Edwards was trying to convey?

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Why did Rowlandson accuse the Indians of being these monsters without mentioning how the Puritans turned against taking their land? -Blessing

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What kind of tone does Mary Rowlandson put into her narrative when describing her experience in King Philip's War? - Joie C.

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Winthrop frames the Puritan settlement as a divine mission. To what extent can their mission be justified by their religion, and to what extent does it create a sense that there's a greater purpose to the Puritan mission? - Leandro G.

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What does Rowlandson's narrative reveal about faith in captivity?

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"There is little occasion to prove the Witchcraft, it being evident and notorious to all beholders." what do you interpret this to mean? - Lara

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Could John Winthrop be attempting to persuade his audience forcefully ?

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How does John Winthrop use religion as way to unify the puritans ?

-Cynthia N.

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what do the last 6 lines on "A Model of Christian Charity" add to John Winthrops purpose - Takumi Craven

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The fact that there were accusations and evidence about the witches touching people and "reviving them" essentially "proving" that the witches were in fact real, how does it justify the trials overall? - Leandro G.

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Does Winthrop use promises and "threats" to further unite the community?

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Why do you think the main premise of the Salem Witch Trials was based on accusations towards others instead of factual evidence? - Kysinn C.

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How does Cotton Mather’s use of afflicted testimonies in the Salem Witch Trials show societal attitudes towards witchcraft?

-Naomi.s

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How does Winthrop include emotion in his speech? - Joie C.

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why did they assume it was Bridget bishop the text never states how the town came to that conclusion

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Why does Winthrop employ fear to perpetuate his idea to keep moral uprightness?

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Do you think social beliefs and or personal beliefs have an influence in the witch trials?

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do you think Edwards' aggressive approach led to more people converting as opposed to using a more gentle approach? why?

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Rowlandson characterizes the Indians in a dehumanizing and cruel way essentially showcasing their " wild" nature due to them being indigenous. Is her characterization justified based on her experiences with the Indians? or is it no way to treat ANY human despite their way of acting? - Leandro G

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Compare and contrast Rowland's experience with the natives vs what you know previously through history about how puritans treated natives ?

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How does religion affect the whole purpose of the text? - Kysinn

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What are the similarities between Edward's faith to some religious beliefs today? - Joie C.

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What did the trials rely on the most?

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Did people just accuse woman for being witches because they did not agree with what they were doing?

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How do you think the villainization of the Indians altered the perception of them within the Puritan community? How could this historical text have influenced modern perceptions of these people?

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What type of people did the witch trials target as "witches"

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What impact did John Winthrop’s vision of a “city upon a hill” have on the development of American identity and values?

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What impact did John Winthrop’s vision of a “city upon a hill” have on the development of American identity and values?

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-Naomi

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why did winthrop's religion tell him to think of the puritan settlement as a divine mission

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How does Edwards choice to focus on God's wrath rather than God's love make you perceive puritans ? -Cynthia N.

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Why does the author choose to use the words "Wrath of God" to contribute the overall theme - Takumi C.

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Do you think the reason for Rowlandson's gruesome and harsh diction was due to preconceived ideas about Native Americans?

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How does the use of Winthrop's tone show a call to action/rallies the Puritan to believe in his purpose?-Evelyn A

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If you were alive during the Salem witch trials and you were being triald as a witch how would you defend your self and be realistic?

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How do the differing perspectives of Mary Rowlandson and the native Americans contribute to the escalating violence between the two?

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How does Edwards style compare to other Puritan sermons? Does his use of metaphors convey his ideas in an easier way?

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What is the impact of Edward driving the point that God is the only thing that can save you, has on the beliefs of the Puritans?-Evelyn A

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Does Rowlands classification of the settlers refer to just the settlers or the "human race" entirely

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How does Mary Rowlandson’s story show her strength and the cultural clash between Native Americans and colonists during her time?

-Naomi

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Why do you think unity was so important for their success in the new world?

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How does the use of the 1st person narrative in contribute and heightens the picture she is trying to paint about the Indians? - Evelyn A

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What was your impression on Winthrop’s form of spelling / speaking

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What do you think after people listen to this will they think that Edward was trying to scare them into religion or trying to warn them?

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What tone did John Winthrop use the most in this journal?

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Did the Native Americans deserve the violence with the arrival of the new settlers or did the Native Americans just pick a wrong fight? - Kysinn

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Why was the puritan experience so important to have, according to John Winthrop?

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Do you think that Mary Rowlandson is a reliable source? do you think how she described the Indians to be true?

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winthrop higlightd unity and moral responsibility by stating " wee shall be as a Citty upon a Hill, the eies of all people are uppon us". How dose this idea shape the Puritan vision for their society. and in what ways dose it still influece america today?

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How dose her use of biblical allusions reinforce Puritan beliefs, and do you think its limits her ability to see her captors beyond the lens of religous conflict?

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How dose his influence of legal and religous language work to legitimize the trials?