Trial Fairness

Students examine brief trial scenarios inspired by the Salem Witch Trials and decide whether each trial was fair or unfair. After choosing an answer, they explain their reasoning in one or two sentences, strengthening critical thinking and moral analysis skills. The worksheet helps students recognize due process, evidence evaluation, and bias in historical legal systems. By reflecting on fairness vs. injustice, learners connect past events to modern judicial principles. This activity promotes thoughtful decision-making and clear written responses.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Understanding Justice and Due Process

English Language Arts – Opinion Writing with Reasoning

Social Studies – Evaluating Historical Events

Critical Thinking – Analyzing Fairness and Evidence

This worksheet is part of our Salem Witch Trials Worksheets collection.