The Crucible Historical Background Connections

Salem Witch Trials

Apr 4, 1692

History Channel DocumentaryArthur Miller Witch Trials began in the Spring of 1692. It was caused by girls playing a game, and ended up out of control.

Holocaust

Sep 20, 1933

Remembering the Holocaust

Manzanar Japanese Internment Camps

Sep 20, 1942

Smith ActManzanar

McCarthy Hearings

Sep 20, 1953

McCarthyism TensionSenator McCarthy interrogated The Hollywood 10 in order to identify their activities as Communist members.

Civil Rights

Sep 20, 1955

Civil Rights March

September 11th Attacks

Sep 11, 2001

PEACE FresnoPatriot Act

Arizona Immigration Law

Apr 23, 2010

SB1070