The Crucible and the Salem Witch Trials
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Which historical event did Miller base his play 'The Crucible' on?

  • The Civil War
  • The French Revolution
  • The Salem Witch Trials (correct)
  • The American Revolution
  • What was the reason behind Miller's choice to use a historical event as the basis for his play?

  • To highlight the similarities between the Salem trials and the fear of communism (correct)
  • To create a fictional story
  • To educate people about the Salem Witch Trials
  • To entertain the audience with a thrilling plot
  • Which two countries emerged as major superpowers after World War II?

  • United States and Germany
  • United States and France
  • United States and Soviet Union (correct)
  • United States and Japan
  • What were the ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union?

    <p>The United States was capitalist while the Soviet Union was communist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Miller illustrate the differences between capitalism and communism in the text?

    <p>Through a story about cows</p> Signup and view all the answers

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