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Understanding the Salem Witch Trials: Fear of Women Debate

Engage in a structured debate to explore the theory that the Salem Witch Trials were driven by fear of women. Research, argue and counter-argue, and support your stance with historical evidence. Post-debate reflection and homework assignment included.

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Understanding the Salem Witch Trials: Fear of Women Debate

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  1. APUSH Mr. Weber Room 217

  2. Activator • 1. What do you already know about the Salem Witch Trials? Write down everything you can think of… • 2. What would it take to prove that the Salem Witch Trials were caused by fear of women.

  3. Resolved: The Salem Witch Trials were caused by fear of women Debate Format • Affirmative Constructive Speech: 2/3 minutes. • Negative Cross Examination: 1/2 minutes. • Negative Constructive Speech: 2/3 minutes. • Affirmative Cross Examination: 1/2 minutes. • Time for both teams to prepare rebuttals: 3 minutes. • Negative rebuttal: 2 minutes • Affirmative rebuttal: 2 minutes.

  4. Post-Debate on Demand Writing • Pick a side and argue why it is correct. • Support your position with specific evidence and examples. • Address the best opposing argument.

  5. Homework • Finish Chapter 3 for Tuesday. • Have a great weekend!

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