Independently research the Salem Witch Trials and in a few paragraphs summarize in your own words what was occurring during this time period. Make sure to cite your sources. Once you have completed your search draw a connection between the witch trials and your previous research on the Red Scare of the '40s and '50s.

This should be about two-three paragraphs long.

Which sentence from the text best develops the theme about the importance of compassion for other people? "besides, he was the only person in the whole place with skin nearly as dark as hers." "at first she wanted to intern at her dad's gas station, but her teacher told her she needed to branch out and signed michelle up at the oakcourt nursing home, only 15 minutes away from her house." "still, michelle had been curious, and she felt sorry that erkan had a bad reputation among the staff." "she too had felt like everyone mistrusted her--especially at the nursing home where she was so much younger than the rest of the staff--so she understood how he must feel."