Crucible Palet by Brody Prager

Witch Trial

99059045_1 — 2024-11-15 21:58:57 UTC

The girls that were using black majic, and were engading in practices with a witch. The girls were then taken to trial. During the trial they called out crazy people around the town. These crazy people were then accused of being witches. 19/20 people that were accused were later executed.

John Calvin

99059045_1 — 2024-11-15 22:21:32 UTC

John Calvin was a French theologian and a key figure in the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. He is best known for developing a branch of Protestantism called Calvinism, which emphasizes the sovereignty of God. Calvin spent much of his life in Geneva, Switzerland, where he was a religious leader and helped to establish a strict. John Calvin's teachings had a major impact on the development of Protestant churches.

Puritans

99059045_1 — 2024-11-15 22:22:35 UTC

The Puritans were a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries. They wanted to "purify" the Church of England from Catholic practices. Many Puritans migrated to America seeking religious freedom. They established strict, religious communities in New England. Puritans emphasized hard work, morality, and a simple lifestyle.

Witch Hunt

99059045_1 — 2024-11-15 22:24:07 UTC

The witch hunts were periods of mass hysteria and persecution, mainly in Europe and America. People, especially women, were accused of practicing witchcraft or making deals with the devil. Accusations often led to trials, torture, and executions, including burning or hanging. The Salem Witch Trials in 1692 were among the most infamous witch hunts in America. Fear, superstition, and religious beliefs fueled the witch hunts, leading to thousands of deaths.

99059045_1 — 2024-11-15 22:25:52 UTC

McCarthyism was a campaign against alleged communists in the U.S. during the 1940s and 1950s. It was led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, who claimed communists had infiltrated the government. Many people were blacklisted or lost their jobs due to unproven accusations. The period is known for its widespread fear, paranoia, and violation of civil rights. McCarthyism ended when the public and government officials grew critical of McCarthy's tactics.